Thousands of asylum seekers have been left without money or access to food for 10 days, as the Home Office transferred to a new contract – many of the new prepaid debit cards either did not arrive, could not be activated, or were without money.
hostile environment
“This is only the beginning of what could prove an explosive few years. That’s the message from Kenmure Street.”
Analysis: The battle of Kenmure Street inaugurates a new Tory assault on liberties
This year, the 70th anniversary of the year of the UN Refugee Convention, refugees have been given the right to vote in the Scottish Parliamentary elections for the first time.
This Election Sees Refugees Given Right to Vote For the First Time
Charities and MPs are calling for an inquiry into the living conditions of asylum seekers, and the procurement process that led to hotel detentions.