Category - asylum seekers

Christians in parliament protest over treatment of asylum seekers

staff writers — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:13:16 +0100

This Sunday two Christian campaigners from Manchester will begin a 2-week protest camp outside the Houses of Parliament to call on MPs to help change UK policies that are making refused asylum seekers destitute.

Archbishop urges end to detention of child asylum seekers

agency reporter — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:56:42 +0100

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.

Just Hope

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:15:41 +0100

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Take action for destitute asylum seekers

staff writers — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:38:50 +0100

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.

Independent Asylum Commission warns of 'bleak future' for sanctuary

agency reporter — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:40:40 +0100

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.

Report finds huge failings in asylum system

agency reporter — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:47:52 +0100

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.

A hundred live as failed asylum seekers during Lent

staff writers — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:09:40 +0000

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 frpom across the country spent a week this Lent living on £3.50 and a typical food parcel in a project co-ordinated by the Boaz Trust.

Church agency launches resource to help failed asylum seekers

staff writers — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:55:14 +0000

A set of ten action points has been issued by a Christian agency suggesting ways that failed asylum seekers and refugees can be helped. Churches and others in the UK are being urged to visit detainees in removal centres.

The human face of asylum

Simon Barrow — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:53:27 +0000

The treatment of asylum seekers in Britain it isn't an "issue", it's about real people, as a powerful London play demonstrates.

Christians in Oldham living as refused asylum seekers

agency reporter — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:13:28 +0000

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.