Refugees

The Still Human, Still Here coalition, (comprised of various NGOs and charities including Amnesty International) is calling on the government to end the use of enforced destitution as tool of government policy against refused asylum seekers.

There are currently thousands of refused asylum seekers in the UK. While their asylum applications are being considered the government is obliged to provide healthcare and education for them. However, once their claims are turned down they are barred access to these services. This results in many people living a marginal, limbo-like existence, with huge numbers being rendered homeless.