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Recommendation 86
86
Deferred
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Treatment of Windrush generation by governments was shameful and a grave betrayal
Conclusion
The treatment of the Windrush generation by successive governments and the Home Office was truly shameful. No amount of compensation could ever repay the fear, the humiliation and the hurt that was caused both to individuals and to communities affected. This was a grave betrayal; lessons must be learnt by all.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government notes that over £38 million has been paid or offered through the Compensation Scheme and an overhaul has improved payments. It defers further action or consideration of lessons learned to Wendy Williams' ongoing review of the Home Office's progress in implementing the Windrush Lessons Learned Review recommendations.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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The Home Secretary has apologised unreservedly to victims and their families for the injustice, hardship and suffering they endured at the hands of successive governments over several decades. We are working tirelessly to ensure members of the Windrush generation are properly compensated for the losses and impacts they suffered. Everyone who receives an offer of compensation from the Department receives a personal letter of apology from the Home Secretary at the conclusion of their compensation claim.
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