Housing and homelessness
‘Horrifying’ numbers of homeless people are dying on Edinburgh’s streets
At least 18 homeless people – more than one every three weeks – died on Edinburgh’s streets in a year.
Karin Goodwin
Housing and homelessness
Charities raise concerns as rough sleepers face deportation
The Home Office is stepping up efforts to arrest and deport rough sleepers from Edinburgh.
Asylum
MP intervenes as disabled asylum-seeker faces ‘life-threatening’ destitution
A seriously ill and disabled asylum-seeker is facing destitution and potential homelessness after a Home Office decision to stop her support.
Asylum
Domestic abuse victim finally granted refugee status
Case prompts claims that the UK asylum system is dangerous for women whose immigration status is linked to their partner.
Asylum, Health, Housing and homelessness
Poor housing for refugees causing ‘suffering and stress’
People seeking asylum are being bullied, evicted and suffering in poor quality accommodation, say groups submitting evidence to a Westminster inquiry.
Asylum, Crime and justice
Home Secretary urged to protect refugee women from violence
Home Secretary urged to answer questions on why refugee women are being denied protection when they flee domestic violence.