Asylum seekers
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‘Pray to stay’: Church of England facing questions over asylum seeker conversions
In the Spotlight Tory MP vows to launch investigation into apparent ‘loophole’ in system
By The Week Staff Published
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How is Priti Patel toughening up the UK’s asylum system?
Today's Big Question Migrants arriving through illegal routes to be denied right to settle under plans aimed at curbing people-smuggling
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Four things we know about the European Union’s new migrant plan
Speed Read Member states are split over new pact aimed at ending migration disputes
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Why everybody’s talking about Home Office failings on immigration
In Depth House of Commons inquiry launched after record number of migrants attempted to reach UK shores
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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The problem with the UK’s immigration rules
In Depth Legal watchdog says simplifying 1,100-page rulebook would save £70m
By James Ashford Last updated
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Is another big refugee crisis looming?
Speed Read German interior minister says EU should brace for biggest influx so far this decade
By James Ashford Last updated
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Asylum seeker family saved by 96-day church service
Speed Read Dutch government grants amnesty for Armenian refugees being sheltered under medieval law
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Rahaf Mohammed: Saudi refugee gets 24-hour security in Canada
Speed Read Teen tries bacon and Western dress as she begins new life in Toronto
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Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun: why Saudi teenager barricaded herself in Thai hotel
Speed Read The 18-year-old says she is seeking asylum in Australia after renouncing Islam and ‘will be killed’ if sent home
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Church holds month-long service to shield refugee family from deportation
Speed Read Immigration officials cannot legally enter Netherlands’ Bethel Church during ceremony
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Migrant caravan: what is driving thousands from Honduras?
In Depth People fleeing Central American nation to escape violence, poverty, corruption and even climate change
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Swedish plane protest prevents Afghan deportation
In Depth Live stream of Elin Ersson's dramatic protest shows how she stands her ground against fellow passengers
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Europe’s hostile environment deters asylum seekers
In Depth Sharp fall in number of people seeking asylum in the EU - but political battles continue
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Asylum seekers faced ‘excessive’ restraint on flight from UK
Speed Read Prison watchdog criticises ‘flippant’ Capita escort staff who forced woman to use toilet with door open
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