Asylum seekers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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