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November 25, 2003
Government plans to axe asylum legal aid
The Guardian The Guardian newspaper today reports that the Home Secretary David Blunkett is to announce…
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October 28, 2003
Government launches ‘Explore & Prepare’ for Afghan refugees
In response to the Government’s announcement today of their ‘Explore and Prepare’ programme to help Afghan…
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October 24, 2003
Government to allow 15,000 families to remain in the UK
In response to today’s announcement, Maeve Sherlock, Chief Executive of the Refugee Council said: “The Refugee…
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October 23, 2003
Refugee Council welcomes Press Complaints Commission guidance for media reporting on asylum
The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) today publishes a guidance note for newspaper editors on media reporting…
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October 9, 2003
Refugee Council commends High Court judgment on ‘hard case’ support
In response to yesterday’s High Court ruling on hard case support, Maeve Sherlock, Chief Executive of…
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September 23, 2003
Refugee Council hosts Speak! – a literary evening featuring Harold Pinter, Monica Ali, Hari Kunzru, Beverley Naidoo and Diran Adebayo
Harold Pinter, Monica Ali, Hari Kunzru, Beverley Naidoo and Diran Adebayo feature in what will be…
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September 18, 2003
Refugee Council report shows Sri Lanka still unsafe for returning refugees
The Refugee Council today announces the publication of Sri Lanka: Internally displaced persons and safe returns,…
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August 28, 2003
Figures published today show increased border controls denying help to those who need it
Tougher restrictions on entry to the UK are denying protection to those who need it most…
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August 19, 2003
Deputy Prime Minister gives planning permission for asylum accommodation centre
In response to today’s announcement that planning permission has been given for an accommodation centre in…
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August 15, 2003
Charities tell government to stop detaining refugee children
Refugee Children’s Consortium press release Leading charities are calling for urgent action by the government to…
