Refugee Council UK What are the Key Findings? A new report finds that dangerous journeys to the UK will not decrease but become even riskier. Vulnerable refugees are afraid to engage with services and are at risk of harm and exploitation. The Rwanda plan is causing distress, panic, and fear among refugees. Why Will Journeys Become Riskier? Despite … Read more
Exploring the UK Government’s Hostile Immigration Policy What Recent Developments Are Impacting Children in the UK? Recent court case reveals harmful age assessment methods used on child refugees. Why Proper Age Assessments Are Crucial? Proper assessments safeguard children and prevent serious risks. Adult asylum settings pose grave risks to unaccompanied minors. What Are the Concerns … Read more
Refugee Councils of Britain selected for Guardian Charity Appeal What is the Guardian Charity Appeal? The Guardian and Observer papers’ annual Charity Appeal aims to raise funds for selected charities. The appeal encourages readers to donate to help refugees in the UK. Who will benefit from the funds raised? The Refugee Councils of Britain, which … Read more
Refugee Council Analysis: Channel Crossings in 2023 How many people crossed the Channel in 2023? In 2023, 29,437 individuals crossed the Channel. This number is slightly higher than 2021 but lower than 2022. Which countries did most Channel crossers come from? 72% of crossers in 2023 came from seven countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Syria. … Read more
Why are the number of refugees being resettled in the UK at the lowest level? Only 766 refugees resettled in the UK in the year ending September 2023. Findings reveal delays and restrictions for refugee family reunion visas. Home Office report on ‘safe and legal routes’ criticized by campaigners. What does the Refugee Council report … Read more
What are child refugees facing in the UK? 1,300 children wrongly assessed as adults by the Home Office Nearly 500 children placed in adult accommodation or detention Charities warn of risks of exploitation and abuse What does the new report reveal? At least 1,300 refugee children wrongly placed in adult settings in 18 months Children … Read more
Decoding the Latest Home Office Statistics: A Humanitarian Perspective Enver Solomon, CEO of the Refugee Council, sheds light on the recent quarterly statistics unveiled by the Home Office, specifically focusing on the year concluding in December 2023. What Do the Numbers Reveal? Over 60,000 individuals were granted asylum last year, marking the highest number on … Read more
Revealing the Treatment of Unaccompanied Refugee Children What shocking practices were uncovered? Forced to play a disturbing game to predict foster care placements Missing unaccompanied children from hotels Incorrectly age assessed, treated as adults, and housed with strangers Why is a change in the asylum system crucial? Callous disregard for children’s dignity Urgent need for … Read more
The systemic failures in the process refugees face in seeking housing following a decision to grant them refugee protection have been exposed in a new report by the Refugee Council. The report emphasizes the challenges that refugees encounter due to a “dysfunctional by design and discriminatory in delivery” process. Why is there a crisis in … Read more
A new report from the Refugee Council highlights the challenges refugees face when seeking housing after being granted refugee protection. Why is the process problematic? Refugees have just 28 days to find secure housing before risking eviction. Newly recognized refugees struggle to find homes in the private rental sector. The report shows a 239% increase … Read more