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Statutory Instruments allowing for the use of scientific methods to assess age
A briefing outlining our concerns with the intention to use biological methods in assessing the age of children seeking asylum. Read more
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Why the changes to the “move-on” period mean more refugees are facing homelessness and destitution
An overview of the two key changes announced in August 2023 which will affect newly recognised refugees in the UK. Read more
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Access to emergency pathways for people impacted by the violence in Israel and Palestine
The conflict and violence in Israel and Palestine has already had severe human consequences, with thousands of lives lost. There… Read more
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The Truth about Channel crossings and the impact of the Illegal Migration Act
In this paper, we analysed new Home Office statistics which show that three in every four of the people who… Read more
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Afghan refugees: What happened to the Warm Welcome?
What happened to the Warm Welcome? is a new report from the Refugee Council that assesses the UK Government’s support… Read more
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Towards a National Refugee Strategy: Our Vision for a Fair and Humane Asylum System
In this paper, we set out our new ambitious vision for a National Refugee Strategy, with a coherent plan to… Read more
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Report Stage briefing on Children amendments
Expected impact of the Bill on children: The right to protection from persecution, discrimination and violence is a cornerstone of… Read more
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Joint child detention briefing – HoL Report 27.06.2023
Since the Immigration Act 2014, unaccompanied children may only be detained with strict safeguards for up to 24 hours and… Read more
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The asylum backlog and asylum accommodation – June 2023
In this briefing, we provide an update on the asylum backlog and the Government’s plans to clear the ‘legacy’ backlog… Read more
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Refugee Council briefing for the HoL- Children Illegal Migration Bill 07.06.2023
The Illegal Migration Bill seeks to make asylum applications made people who arrive irregularly into the UK permanently inadmissible, including… Read more