Category - Independent Asylum Commission

Independent Asylum Commission commends leadership of Scottish asylum policy

agency reporter — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:01:02 +0100

The Independent Asylum Commission which contains a number of church leaders, will hail the Scottish Government’s interventions to improve the treatment of asylum seekers when it presents its three reports of conclusions tomorrow

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.

'Culture of disbelief' found amongst officials dealing with refugee claims

Agencies — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:07:21 +0100

An inquiry has said that Britain's asylum system is inhumane and urged the Government to improve the treatment of refugees. The Independent Asylum Commission (IAC), made 46 recommendations to the Home Office.

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.

Citizens Speak initiative launched to widen public voice on asylum in the UK

staff writers — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:39:53 +0000

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.

Official treatment of asylum seekers accused of undermining social cohesion

staff writers — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:30:49 +0000

The British government has been accused of damaging social cohesion through its policies and rhetoric on asylum. The criticisms were made by a wide range of witnesses at the final public hearing of the Independent Asylum Commission.

Independent Asylum Commission to hold final UK public hearing

staff writers — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:02:16 +0000

The Independent Asylum Commission is holding its final public hearing in London on 29 November 2007. It is collecting evidence for an impartial citizens’ enquiry into the UK asylum system, which many regard as unjust and failing.

Archbishop of Canterbury backs Independent Asylum Commission

staff writers — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:34:33 +0100

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has given firm support to the work of the Independent Asylum Commission at a private seminar in Lambeth Palace - affirming the need to treat those fleeing oppression with dignity.

Independent Asylum Commission to conduct hearing on appeals process

staff writers — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:34:17 +0100

The latest national citizens’ enquiry into the UK asylum system will hear evidence on the asylum appeals process at a public hearing in Leeds on Thursday 20 September. While media-driven attitudes have hardened, the Independent Asylum Commission advocates a measured approach.