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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…
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August 20, 2002
The Refugee Council welcomes the Government programme to assist Afghan refugees wishing to return home
Welcoming the Government proposals, announced today, for assisting Afghan refugees returning home voluntarily, the Refugee Council…
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August 20, 2002
Government confirms Afghan voluntary returns package
The Government today confirmed that it is to operate a six-month trial voluntary assisted return package…
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July 30, 2002
New research explodes myth of UK as a ‘soft touch’ destination of choice for asylum seekers
Research commissioned by the Home Office exploring the motivations for asylum seekers who come to the…
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July 23, 2002
Government announces withdrawal of asylum seekers’ right to work
Home Office Minister Beverley Hughes has announced the Government is to withdraw the concession that allows…
