by Sean Reilly | Mar 17, 2008
A set of ten action points has been issued by a Christian agency suggesting ways that refused (so-called ‘failed’) asylum seekers and refugees can be helped. Churches and others in the UK are being urged by the UK Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS-UK) to,...
by Sean Reilly | Mar 7, 2008
A number of Christians from Oldham are joining the national Endurance Challenge, backed by Church Action on Poverty, in which they attempt to live off £6.50 for food and £3.50 for transport for a week – as many asylum seekers do. The gesture is one of...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 7, 2008
Church leaders in West Yorkshire issued a statement yesterday raising concerns about the Government’s asylum policy. Endorsed by bishops and leaders of the main denominations in the region it highlighted the work that many churches across the country are engaged...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 6, 2008
National ecumenical poverty charity Church Action on Poverty is urging people to take on the life of someone who has been refused asylum, for a week during Lent. It comes ahead of a statement which will be issued by church Leaders from across West Yorkshire, who will...
by Sean Reilly | Jan 27, 2008
An independent enquiry into the United Kingdom’s asylum system has launched ‘Citizens Speak’, described by campaigners as the the biggest ever consultation with ordinary citizens on how asylum seekers should be treated. Since 2006 the Independent Asylum...
