The review has been commissioned by Councillor Jonathan Bartley, Lambeth Council’s Cabinet Member for Safer, Thriving Neighbourhoods. It will examine current policies, practices and partnerships across the council and its commissioned services.
The review will establish a clear and transparent picture of the Council’s existing information sharing arrangements.
Cllr Bartley said: “Lambeth is home to people from every corner of the world. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths and we want all residents to feel safe, valued and able to engage with public services without fear.
“Immigration raids are causing fear and dividing Lambeth’s communities. As Refugee Week begins, it is right that we take a careful and transparent look at how information is shared in relation to immigration enforcement activity.
“We need a clear picture of what is happening now, under what circumstances information is being shared, and whether current arrangements reflect the kind of borough we aspire to be.”
