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.
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
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.
Blunkett plans £500 charge for migrants
Press Review 8 December 2003
Asylum pledge provokes spin row
Press Review 5 December 2003
Blunkett and Howard clash on asylum
News Article 2 December 2003
The home secretary and leader of the opposition have clashed in the Commons over the government's latest asylum reform plans.
Darling adds to Blunkett woes
Press Review 1 December 2003
Satellites to track asylum seekers
Press Review 28 November 2003
Blunkett unveils asylum bill
News Article 27 November 2003
The home secretary has announced a raft of new measures to crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Blunkett moves to tighten asylum rules
News Article 26 November 2003
The government has unveiled plans for legislation to crack down on the bogus appeals culture within the asylum system.
Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants) Act 2004
Legislation 26 November 2003
"My government is committed to the maintenance of an effective asylum and immigration system."
