Op-Ed: The myth and demise of ‘sanctuary’ in the UK

Op-Ed: The myth and demise of ‘sanctuary’ in the UK

By Yasmin Ibrahim, Queen Mary University of London and Anita Howarth, Brunel University. Humanitarianism as a set of responses by governments to protect the human and alleviate suffering is in a state of crisis today, particularly the concept of refuge or sanctuary....
Asylum seekers in the UK being deprived of the right to study

Asylum seekers in the UK being deprived of the right to study

In recent weeks, significant numbers of asylum seekers in the UK have been informed that they are prohibited from studying, including some who had been preparing for important examinations. Legislative changes brought in under Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016,...