A recently published report has uncovered the racist origins of the Windrush scandal and the UK immigration laws that aimed to reduce the number of non-white individuals in the country.

The report links the scandal to three decades of immigration legislation specifically designed to diminish the rights of Black and Asian people in the UK.

This report was made public following a tribunal judge's ruling, which compelled the Home Office to disclose previously suppressed information.

The Windrush scandal, which gained public attention in 2018, involved the wrongful detention and deportation of British citizens, particularly from the Caribbean, who were legally entitled to reside in the UK.

Victims of the scandal, like Carl Nwazota, have expressed that the report confirms their community was deliberately targeted by the Home Office.

Charlotte Tobierre shared her father's experience of being barred from work due to the scandal, which forced him to deplete his pension.

Another victim, Richard Black, has faced a 41-year struggle to regain his UK citizenship after being blocked from re-entering the country.

Euen Herbert, who spent 12 weeks in detention, highlighted the ongoing culture of racism within the Home Office, noting differential treatment based on skin color.

Wendy Williams, an independent inspector, pointed out that the Home Office's poor understanding of colonial history played a significant role in the scandal.

In response to the findings, the Home Office has committed to educating its 35,000 employees about Britain's colonial history as part of its reforms.

The report emphasizes that all immigration legislation from 1950 to 1981 was aimed at limiting the number of non-white residents in the UK, reflecting deep-rooted racism.

Critics, including Diane Abbott MP, have voiced outrage over the Home Office's attempts to withhold the report, underscoring the need for transparency in addressing these historical injustices.