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Landmark ruling finds failure to provide support to asylum seekers is leading to homelessness and destitution

A landmark ruling has found that the failure of the Home Office to provide access to support for asylum seekers waiting for a decision on…

Refugee ActionApril 11, 2012

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Response to the piloting of dental x-rays to assess the age of asylum

In response to the announcement that the UKBA is piloting a scheme using dental x-rays to assess the age of asylum-seeking children, Dave Garratt, Chief…

Refugee ActionMarch 30, 2012

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Response to Independent Chief Inspector’s report on fast track detention

In response to today’s report by Independent Chief Inspector John Vine into the Detained Fast Track (DFT) system, Dave Garratt, Chief Executive of Refugee Action,…

Refugee ActionFebruary 23, 2012

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Chief Executive comments on G4S bid for housing contract

Commenting on reports that private security firm G4S is being considered for a UKBA contract to provide housing to asylum seekers, Refugee Action Chief Executive…

Refugee ActionFebruary 13, 2012

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National conference for refugee organisations to share success

Representatives from refugee community organisations across the UK are invited to come together to share successes and learning, at the second Basis Project national conference…

Refugee ActionJanuary 12, 2012

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Landmark ruling finds failure to provide support to asylum seekers is leading to homelessness and destitution

Response to the piloting of dental x-rays to assess the age of asylum

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National conference for refugee organisations to share success

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