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Iran
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Hundreds of Afghans prevented from claiming asylum in the UK pending Home Office investigations
Hundreds of asylum seekers from Afghanistan have been prevented from applying for refugee protection in the UK this year, as new rules allow the Home Office to first investigate if their claims are “admissible”.
Hundreds of asylum seekers still housed in hotels
Almost 400 asylum seekers are still being housed in budget Glasgow hotels rooms by Home Office contractor Mears and living on just over £1 per day.
Charity head remained in post almost four years after disqualification
Scottish Government grant recipient involved in Alex Salmond's Iran visit remained as charity head for almost four years despite being disqualified from holding a directorship
UK ‘distorts’ torture evidence putting lives at risk
Government officials are increasingly challenging independent evidence of torture, raising fears genuine asylum seekers could be sent home.
