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A prayer vigil is to be held tomorrow by church members concerned about the recent closure of Nottingham’s Refugee and Migrant Justice (RMJ) charity which helps hundred of asylum seekers find support and legal representation in their battles for asylum. It is feared more than 600 asylum seekers in Notts could be left without legal representation after the charity went into administration. The national charity, with an office in Nottingham city centre, is the largest provider of legal help to asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in the UK. Hundreds of people seeking sanctuary in the UK are supported each year by its 19 staff and four volunteers in the city. However, the charity went into administration last week and now case workers fear for their clients. Diversity Co-ordinator for the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, and the Rainbow Project based in Hyson Green, Dianne Skerritt said: “This sudden closure means a number of people seeking asylum, will be subjected to further stress, amongst them lone children. We refer a high number of people to RMJ and always receive a good, prompt service, people comment positively on the humanity that is shown. In response we are holding a vigil and praying for all those affected including staff and their families. We will also be seeking guidance with a what next suggestions slot at the vigils.” The vigils will run from 10am - 12noon and from 6pm - 7pm at St Stephen with St Paul’s, Hyson Green on Bobbers Mill Road, tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd June 2010. Southwell Minster will also offer its support by including RMJ in the prayers at Evensong on Wednesday.
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