by Sean Reilly | Jul 10, 2008
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has today supported the findings of the Independent Asylum Commission, which has called for more humane and dignified treatment for those seeking sanctuary in the UK. Commenting on the Commission’s report ‘Deserving...
by Sean Reilly | May 28, 2008
Church Action on Poverty have worked with Positive Action in Housing to produce a simple, easy to read pack that gives the information, advice and encouragement to take action to stop the destitution of people refused asylum. It is the latest development in their...
by Sean Reilly | May 20, 2008
The Independent Asylum Commission today publishes ‘Saving Sanctuary’, the first of three reports of recommendations aimed at restoring public confidence in sanctuary for those who have fled persecution. Following eighteen months of evidence-gathering and...
by Sean Reilly | Apr 1, 2008
Church Action on Poverty (CAP) has warmly welcomed a new report which finds significant failings in the UK asylum system. The report condemns the Government policy of making refused asylum-seekers destitute, adding further weight to CAP’s calls for an end to...
by Sean Reilly | Mar 20, 2008
An initiative in which 100 people have lived as failed asylum seekers for a week in a ‘visible act of solidarity’, comes to an end this Saturday, The people from across the country spent a week this Lent living on £3.50 and a typical food parcel in a...
