Asylum process

Multilingual information

In partnership with other UK agencies, Scottish Refugee Council produces useful multilingual information for aslyum seekers and refugees. Leaflets include information on such areas as applying for asylum and support, integration and resettlement. Please note: only leaflets bearing Scottish Refugee Council's logo apply to those living in Scotland.

Click to read the multilingual leaflets on the Refugee Council website

Asylum: the facts

In 2007 Scottish Refugee produced the guide Asylum: The facts, which provides useful information about the asylum system. The informative guide outlines facts about refugees and asylum seekers living in Scotland. It also highlights the many benefits they are bringing to the country.

Click to read Asylum: The facts on our website

Note: Since publication of Asylum: The facts in 2007, legislation concerning asylum seeker's education has changed.

Find out more on the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) website

Tell it like it is - the truth about asylum - 2010

In March 2010 Refugee Council produced an factual guide 'Tell it like it is' that highlights facts and figures to outline the truth about asylum.

Click to read the guide on the Refugee Council website

Asylum Support Partnership newsletter

Asylum Support Partnership (ASP) produced a regular newsletter highlighting information useful for refugee agencies providing services on behalf on the UK Border Agency.

The Asylum Support Partnership consists of five agencies: Refugee Council, Refugee Action, North of England Refugee Service, Scottish Refugee Council and Welsh Refugee Council.

Click to read past issues of the ASP newsletter on the Refugee Council's website

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