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Destitution campaign

The UK government is forcing refused asylum seekers into destitution to try to make them return to terrifying situations.

It’s inhumane, and it’s ineffective. The government has admitted forcing asylum seekers into destitution doesn’t encourage them to return*.

We're proposing sensible, fair alternatives - Take action now!

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Send an email to your MP asking them to contact the Home Secretary about giving support and accommodation to destitute asylum seekers.

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Refugee Action supporters demonstrate for asylum seekers rights

Watch a short video of Refugee Action supporters taking a stand against destitution and calling for the right of asylum seekers to work.
You can see more videos on the Refugee Action YouTube channel

 

Find out more

Frequently Asked Questions (click to download Word document)

Coverage in the Independent

Independent Asylum Commission

We are campaigning with the Still Human Still Here coalition

 

* When a similar process was piloted with families, it was found to have no significant effect on the number of returns.

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