Refugees
Vulnerable asylum seekers need lawyers. Here’s how Labour can fix the legal aid scandal
Vulnerable asylum seekers need lawyers. Here’s how Labour can fix the legal aid scandal
The legal system is failing asylum seekers, but solutions can be found, writes solicitor Sairah Javed
I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick
I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick
Amy couldn’t find a legal aid solicitor. But the Home Office kept asking her to come for an interview. The stress hospitalised her
‘Broken’ legal aid system leaves vulnerable asylum seekers facing ‘life and death’ decisions alone
‘Broken’ legal aid system leaves vulnerable asylum seekers facing ‘life and death’ decisions alone
Some firms are turning away 80% of asylum seekers trying to get legal aid. It’s the result of an underfunded, broken system
The asylum legal aid crisis is costing taxpayers more than you think. Here’s why
The asylum legal aid crisis is costing taxpayers more than you think. Here’s why
How to get help as an asylum seeker if you can’t find legal aid
How to get help as an asylum seeker if you can’t find legal aid
It’s never been more dangerous to be a Palestinian aid worker – we feel the world has abandoned us
It’s never been more dangerous to be a Palestinian aid worker – we feel the world has abandoned us
My family has waited five years for an asylum decision. Here’s how it strips your dignity
My family has waited five years for an asylum decision. Here’s how it strips your dignity
‘I came here for safety and I’ve come into danger’: The grim reality of life in asylum hotels for women
‘I came here for safety and I’ve come into danger’: The grim reality of life in asylum hotels for women
Scottish government ends free bus travel for asylum seekers: ‘Disappointing and devastating’
Scottish government ends free bus travel for asylum seekers: ‘Disappointing and devastating’
Asylum system is completely broken, campaigners say, as number of refugees facing homelessness soars
Asylum system is completely broken, campaigners say, as number of refugees facing homelessness soars
How to help asylum seekers and refugees after riots across UK
How to help asylum seekers and refugees after riots across UK
I help refugees with their mental health. This is the toll our asylum system takes
I help refugees with their mental health. This is the toll our asylum system takes
Zoë Wanamaker on Donald Trump, ‘right-wing a**holes’ and why we all should be kinder to one another
Zoë Wanamaker on Donald Trump, ‘right-wing a**holes’ and why we all should be kinder to one another
Most Brits think politicians use refugees to stoke ‘culture wars’, study finds
Most Brits think politicians use refugees to stoke ‘culture wars’, study finds
I lost 200 members of my family to war in Gaza. I feel betrayed by the UK government
I lost 200 members of my family to war in Gaza. I feel betrayed by the UK government
‘Helpless’ UK residents call for Home Office to help get families out of Gaza: ‘We feel betrayed’
‘Helpless’ UK residents call for Home Office to help get families out of Gaza: ‘We feel betrayed’
50,000 asylum seekers trapped in ‘never-ending limbo’ by Home Office, think tank says
50,000 asylum seekers trapped in ‘never-ending limbo’ by Home Office, think tank says
‘I miss home so much’: Ukrainian refugee on life in UK two years into Russia’s bloody war
‘I miss home so much’: Ukrainian refugee on life in UK two years into Russia’s bloody war
‘An amazing U-turn’: Home Office drops bid to allow asylum seekers to live in unsafe housing
‘An amazing U-turn’: Home Office drops bid to allow asylum seekers to live in unsafe housing
The Big Issue Changemakers of 2024: Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
The Big Issue Changemakers of 2024: Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
Letters: People are afraid to leave the house due to UK’s public toilet crisis – it’s a scandal
Letters: People are afraid to leave the house due to UK’s public toilet crisis – it’s a scandal
Bake Off star Sandro Farmhouse is spreading Christmas cheer with baking and ‘happy days’
Bake Off star Sandro Farmhouse is spreading Christmas cheer with baking and ‘happy days’
Protesters demand end of refugees being made homeless ahead of Christmas: ‘We’re failing people’
Protesters demand end of refugees being made homeless ahead of Christmas: ‘We’re failing people’
Afghan veterans and their families who fled Taliban to UK at risk of homelessness as crisis looms
Afghan veterans and their families who fled Taliban to UK at risk of homelessness as crisis looms
Are you gay enough for Suella Braverman? How Home Office expects LGBTQ+ migrants to ‘prove’ themselves
