Response to the Latest Home Office Immigration Statistics
Are Government Measures Leading to a Meltdown in the Asylum System?
- Refugee Council expresses concerns over the impact of Government measures
- Over 31,000 people crossed the Channel seeking safety in the UK
Why are Refugees Fleeing to the UK?
- Majority fleeing war, persecution, and violence in countries like Afghanistan, Sudan, and Iran
- Struggling to receive a fair hearing in the UK asylum system
What is the Concern about Withdrawals?
- High number of withdrawals instead of actual decisions
- 24,000 claims withdrawn in the year to March 2024
Refugee Council urges for a fair and controlled approach to asylum applications to ensure each claim is considered on its merit.
Source: Refugee Council
Source: www.refugeecouncil.org.uk