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Scotland’s ‘invisible epidemic’ of refugee destitution
Charities in Scotland say they are paying out hundreds of thousands of pounds to help people left destitute by a 'failing' asylum system.
‘I am like a prisoner again’ – Glasgow’s destitute Eritreans
With no access to work or housing, destitute Eritreans in Glasgow have no prospect of returning to a homeland where they would face prison - or worse.
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.
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.
Film tells asylum seeker stories of alleged G4S intimidation
A new film features testimony from asylum seekers alleging intimidation and bullying by employees of security giant G4S
Police inspectorate calls for time limit on immigration detention
The organisation responsible for scrutinising police in Scotland has backed a call for an end to the indefinite detention of immigrants.
Hundreds of vulnerable asylum seekers held despite doctors’ fears
Nearly 300 extremely vulnerable asylum seekers held in Dungavel by Home Office despite doctors expressing fears over their well-being.
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.
Scots politicians back UN call for Yemen war crimes investigation
A new report on human rights violations in Yemen from the UN said 3799 civilians have now been killed and 6711 injured in the 17 month war.