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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…
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July 15, 2002
Response to the Comprehensive Spending Review announced by the Chancellor Gordon Brown
Nick Hardwick, Chief Executive of the Refugee Council said: “Our concern is not about how much…
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July 12, 2002
French and British governments agree to close Sangatte centre by next March
The French and British governments have agreed a timetable for the closure of the…
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June 17, 2002
MORI poll survey: young respondents’ attitudes
A new survey into public attitudes on asylum, published today by MORI Social Research Institute for…
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June 14, 2002
New report reveals how refugee children are missing out
The Children’s Society, the Refugee Council and Save the Children are to publish a new report…
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June 5, 2002
Special Refugee Week screening of “The Underground Orchestra”
ScreenStation and the Refugee Council present ‘The Underground Orchestra‘ by Heddy Honigmann at a special screening…
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May 30, 2002
Government should act smart, not talk tough, says leading refugee agency
“Removing the right to appeal against negative asylum decisions in the UK is a dangerous…
