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February 7, 2003
In response to comments made by Prime Minister Tony Blair to BBC’s
Newsnight programme (to be broadcast this evening) Margaret Lally, acting Chief Executive of the Refugee…
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February 2, 2003
In response to the Archbishop
In response to today’s interview in the Sunday Times with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Fazil Kawani,…
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January 28, 2003
Refugee Council’s five point plan to end asylum gridlock
The frenzy around the asylum debate, being whipped up by daily pronouncements from the Government and…
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January 22, 2003
The Refugee Council responds to media reports linking terrorism and asylum
Over the last week there have been a number of attempts in the media to…
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January 14, 2003
Refugee Council’s AGM hears evidence of Government action that has left victims of torture sleeping rough on the streets
A severely traumatised victim of torture has been sleeping rough on the streets of Leeds due…
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December 18, 2002
UN Secretary General says refugees and immigrants are assets
At least 175 million people live outside their countries of birth and the vast majority are…
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December 13, 2002
Resignation of Nick Hardwick as Chief Executive of the Refugee Council
Nick Hardwick has resigned as Chief Executive of the Refugee Council following his appointment as Chairman…
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October 11, 2002
Government faces setbacks on asylum bill
The Government’s plans to place asylum seekers in accommodation centres in rural areas, with up to…
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August 30, 2002
Refugee Council comment on the latest asylum statistics released today by the Home Office
Commenting on the UK asylum statistics for the second quarter, published by the Home Office, Nick…
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August 30, 2002
Refugee Council response to murder of Iranian asylum seeker, Tayman Bahmani, in Sunderland on 28 August 2002
Nick Hardwick Chief Executive of the Refugee Council said: “We extend our deepest sympathies to the…
