Archbishop urges end to detention of child asylum seekers

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...

Report finds huge failings in asylum system

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...