Uk Asylum Policy News - Latest Updates & Headlines
UK announces drastic reduction in protection for asylum seekers, refugees under new plan
London, November 17: The United Kingdom announced a drastic reduction in the protections for asylum seekers and refugees under a new plan aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the far right, as per Al Jazeera.
UK plans most far-reaching asylum overhaul, may extend settlement wait to 20 years
London, November 16: Britain is preparing the most far-reaching overhaul of its asylum system in modern times, including making refugee status temporary and increasing the wait for permanent settlement to 20 years, CNN reported. The Labour government says it is tackling a "broken" system that has fuelled public anger and strengthened right-wing parties.