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Asylum centre plans stalled by court challenge
Press Review 22 January 2004
UN refugee chief slams asylum 'distortion'
News Article 17 January 2004
The UN's commissioner for refugees has accused some politicians and newspaper editors of "wilfully distorting" the asylum issue.
Blunkett pays out over legal error
Press Review 16 January 2004
Ministers accused over migrants' tax
Press Review 5 January 2004
MPs condemn asylum legislation
Press Review 18 December 2003
Roche backtracks on asylum decisions
Press Review 17 December 2003
Blunkett defends asylum overhaul
News Article 17 December 2003
The home secretary has defended his controversial plans for further reform of the asylum system.
Ministers reject Dungavel calls
News Article 16 December 2003
The Home Office has rejected calls to end the detention of the children of asylum seekers at the Dungavel centre in Lanarkshire.
MPs issue asylum reform warning
News Article 16 December 2003
A committee of MPs has warned that government reform plans could make it harder to remove failed asylum seekers.
Committee slams asylum bill
Press Review 16 December 2003
MPs set to slam Blunkett on asylum
Press Review 15 December 2003
Blunkett moves to ease extradition of Britons
Press Review 15 December 2003
Blunkett makes case for asylum reform
News Article 14 December 2003
The home secretary has sought to justify Labour's "tough choices" on asylum and immigration reform.
Migrants face £500 charge
News Article 8 December 2003
The Home Office is set to levy a £500 surcharge on migrants entering the UK.
