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June 11, 2004
The Government plans last minute amendments to the Asylum and Immigration Bill
The Government has indicated that it wants to make last minute changes to the Asylum and…
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June 1, 2004
The Refugee Council, Refugee Week, the Prince’s Trust and First Light present first ever Refugee Week Film Festival
This year’s Refugee Week is taking place from 14 to 20 June and will feature its…
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May 27, 2004
Naaz Coker, Chair of the Refugee Council, wins prestigious Asian Women of Achievement Award
At the Asian Women of Achievement Awards ceremony on 27 May 2004, Naaz Coker won award…
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May 21, 2004
Refugee Council welcomes Court of Appeal decision to uphold asylum seekers’ right to shelter
The Court of Appeal today ruled against the Home Secretary on the case of three destitute…
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April 30, 2004
Government stops evictions over bank holiday weekend
Maeve Sherlock, Chief Executive of the Refugee Council said: “We’re delighted the Government has agreed not…
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April 29, 2004
Refugee Council calls for urgent rethink as thousands of families face homelessness
The Refugee Council today issues an urgent call to the government to put in place transitional…
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April 27, 2004
Refugee Council urges Prime Minister to challenge asylum myths
The Prime Minister Tony Blair today made a speech to the Confederation of British Industry. In…
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April 7, 2004
New report shows government policy leaving asylum seekers hungry and homeless
The Refugee Council has published its report Hungry and homeless: the impact of the withdrawal of…
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April 6, 2004
Crown Prosecution Service reports increase in racially motivated crimes
The number of defendants dealt with by the Crown Prosecution Service for racially motivated crimes rose…
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April 1, 2004
Immigration Minister resigns
In response to news that the Immigration Minister, Beverley Hughes, has resigned, Maeve Sherlock, Chief Executive…
