Refugee Council urges government to extend move-on period to 56 days, as refugee homelessness soars
‘We know what the solutions to the refugee homelessness crisis are – it’s high time political leaders started implementing them.’
‘We know what the solutions to the refugee homelessness crisis are – it’s high time political leaders started implementing them.’
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As well as ethical concerns, there is no evidence to show that biological methods provide greater certainly of age than the existing holistic age assessment methods.
‘People should be accommodated in communities where they can be welcomed, not warehoused in hotels.’
‘Justice will not be served until the families have answers, the people responsible are held accountable and our government starts valuing the lives of refugees by providing safe passage.’
‘Instead of being a moment of celebration, receiving refugee status is, for far too many, currently a ticket to homelessness with the cost being passed on to councils.’
“Incendiary and downright dangerous stuff – and possible contempt”
‘While the government gives away billions to these companies people seeking asylum are left to live in accommodation that actively harms their health.’
Right to remain refugees now have only seven days to find accommodation.
Braverman’s proposals have been condemned by human rights groups and refugee charities.