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Resettlement

First-person accounts from people who have returned to the UK after prison overseas; reflecting on their time whilst detained and writing about the challenges faced when they arrive back. 

Lost with all my freedom

Lost with all my freedom

By Steve Read more

Published: 27th May, 2026

Author: Meg Huntly

What does being British mean to me?

What does being British mean to me?

By Jordan Read more

Published: 7th January, 2026

Author: Meg Huntly

Spin cycle

Spin cycle

By Jordan Read more

Published: 4th September, 2025

Updated: 26th November, 2025

Author: Meg Huntly

A unique situation

A unique situation

By Joseph Read more

Published: 4th September, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Meg Huntly

Self-orienting in London

Self-orienting in London

By Brandon Read more

Published: 24th June, 2025

Author: Meg Huntly

After the dark days

After the dark days

By Carl Read more

Published: 9th April, 2025

Author: Meg Huntly

Cared about as a human being

Cared about as a human being

By Andre Read more

Published: 18th December, 2024

Author: Meg Huntly

A bright future

A bright future

By Frankie Read more

Published: 8th August, 2024

Author: Meg Huntly

Happy like me

Happy like me

By Jamal Read more

Published: 24th June, 2024

Author: Meg Huntly

Deported after 30 years behind bars

Deported after 30 years behind bars

By Chris Read more

Published: 5th January, 2024

Author: Meg Huntly

All the answers

All the answers

By Martin Read more

Published: 5th September, 2023

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Meg Huntly

Reflections

Reflections

By Timothy Read more

Published: 12th June, 2023

Author: Meg Huntly

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