By virtue of section 9(4) of the Refugee Act 1996, asylum seekers are absolutely prohibited from seeking or entering employment … More
Category: Asylum & Refugee Law
Languishing in Direct Provision: Rights in ‘Reasonable’ and ‘Unreasonable’ Times
The length of time that asylum seekers reside within direct provision accommodation, continues to cause significant concern, as it has done so … More
The Direct Provision Report: A Missed Opportunity
You can find my preliminary analysis, including a full summary of the core recommendations from the McMahon Report on the … More
The Direct Provision Report: Recommendations on Improving the Quality of Life for Asylum Seekers
You can find my preliminary analysis of the McMahon Report on the Protection Process and Direct Provision System here. You can … More
The Direct Provision Report: Summary of Recommendations on Accommodation Standards
You can find my preliminary analysis of the McMahon Report on the Protection Process and Direct Provision System here. You can … More
The Direct Provision Report: The Five Year Rule
You can find my preliminary analysis of the McMahon Report on the Protection Process and Direct Provision System here. You can … More
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