Falconer hints at asylum compromise
Press Review 15 March 2004
The lord chancellor has signalled that the government is prepared to think again on moves to strip asylum seekers of their right to appeal through the courts.
Leading judge lashes asylum and law reform plans
Press Review 4 March 2004
The country's leading judge has hit out at plans to reform the asylum and judicial systems in his strongest outburst against the government yet.
Blunkett faces double rebellion over asylum
Press Review 2 March 2004
Home secretary David Blunkett faced a double rebellion last night, as MPs debated his plans for asylum reform.
Conservatives to oppose asylum crackdown
Press Review 1 March 2004
The Tories will today vote against the government's asylum bill as it contains restrictions on the right of appeal for refused claimants.
Blunkett's asylum bill under fire
News Article 1 March 2004
A coalition of children's charities has attacked the home secretary's proposal to withdraw benefits from failed asylum seeker families.
MPs attack asylum reforms
News Article 26 February 2004
A committee of MPs has expressed concern at the government's latest moves to overhaul the asylum system.
Tanzania rejects asylum camp idea
Press Review 26 February 2004
The Tanzanian government has rejected a deal to take failed Somali asylum claimants expelled from the UK.
Howard pledges tough asylum policy
Press Review 16 February 2004
Tory leader Michael Howard has pledged to get "tough" by removing benefits from asylum seekers.
David Davis MP - Shadow home secretary
Interview 10 February 2004
ePolitix.com discusses EU enlargement, immigration and ID cards with David Davis, shadow home secretary.
Hampshire asylum centre plans dropped
Press Review 4 February 2004
The Home Office has dropped plans for an asylum centre at a naval air base in Hampshire.
John Denham MP - Chairman of the home affairs select committee
Interview 27 January 2004
John Denham discusses his committee's report on asylum and immigration.
End illegal working, MPs urge ministers
News Article 26 January 2004
Ministers should do more to tackle illegal working by immigrants, a committee of MPs has said.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Government Affairs Website
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.
MPs condemn asylum legislation
Press Review 18 December 2003
