Lord Ramsbottom: A Loss to Our Community

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lord Ramsbottom, a long-time patron of the Association of Visitors to Immigration Detainees (AVID) and a tireless advocate for the rights of individuals in immigration detention.

Lord Ramsbottom was a dedicated and passionate advocate for those who were detained in immigration centres in the UK. Throughout his career, he worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the inhumane conditions and abuse within these centres, and he was a vocal critic of the government's immigration policies.

Lord Ramsbottom's passing is a significant loss to AVID and the wider community. His dedication and tireless efforts have significantly impacted the fight for the rights of individuals in immigration detention. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through the work of AVID and other organisations that continue to fight for the rights of individuals in immigration detention.

We extend our deepest condolences to Lord Ramsbottom's family and friends during this difficult time. His contributions to human rights will always be remembered and appreciated.

There was so much tribute outpour in social media to pay tribute to him when this sad news was announced. We have listed some of these Twitter threads below, this includes AVID's former Director, Ali McGinley's quotes and full obituary:

•                AVID's former Director Ali McGinley's tweet
•                Prisoner's Education Trust Statement
•                HMIP's Statement
•                You can read the full obituary here.