Windrush Compensation Scheme Faces Criticism Amid Calls for Reform

Victims and advocates demand independent management of the scheme, highlighting delays and lack of trust in the Home Office.

Windrush scandal victim Conroy Downie, alongside his daughter, has helped thousands with compensation claims, fearing the UK government is 'waiting for us to die off'.
The compensation scheme, criticized for delays and complexity, was launched five years ago to address wrongful deportations and denial of rights.
Downie, a former British Army member and born in Jamaica, faced deportation and homelessness due to lack of documentation.
Critics demand the scheme be managed by an independent body, not the Home Office, to ensure fairness and transparency.
The Home Office maintains its commitment to 'righting the wrongs' of the scandal, amidst calls for faster and fairer compensation.