Archived Briefing Papers
Joint Parliamentary Briefing: condemning the use of vouchers for people on Section 4 Support March 2006
Joint parliamentary briefing on counter terror measures in the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill November 2005
The government has introduced a number of counter terror measures to the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill during the Standing Committee stage. The Scottish Refugee Council and several other agencies are concerned about the impact of these measures and are particularly opposed to Clause 51, which seeks to restrict the right to asylum. We believe the inclusion of this clause is unjustified because terrorists are excluded from being granted asylum by other legislation. (PDF)
Joint response to the Home Office consulation on anti-terror measures August 2005
On the 5th August the Home Secretary, Charles Clarke, announced an emergency consultation on Government proposals to extend their powers to exclude or deport people from the UK. The Scottish Refugee Council has submitted a response to the consultation, along with seven other agencies (PDF).
Asylum and Immigration Act 2004
This briefing sets out the main changes in law brought about by the 2004 Act
Asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland, September 2003
The facts on refugees and asylum seekers living in Scotland. Topics covered include dispersal, benefits and problems asylum seekers face.
Where asylum seekers live in Glasgow and the rest of Scotland, March 2004
Statistics showing the areas in Glasgow where asylum seekers were living in 2004.
Refugees and asylum seekers: The facts, July 2003
Briefing on the facts behind the popular myths that exist about asylum seekers.
Detention, August 2003
This paper sets out Scottish Refugee Council's position on detention of asylum seekers and includes information about the legal framework, detention in Scotland and the detention of children.
1951 Convention
A background to the 1951 Convention and outline of the political threats to the convention that exist today.
Refugees, their talents and Scotland's skills shortage, May 2004
A summary of the Skills Audit carried out by Scottish Refugee Council and the Scottish Executive in 2004.
Asylum support (amendment) Regulations, May 2004
The Citizens Advice Bureau's briefing on the abolition of £50 single additional payments.
Section 4 support, April 2004
Advice on Section 4 Support, previously known as Hard Case support.
Asylum and Immigration Bill, January 2004
Briefing on the impact of the 2004 Asylum and Immigration Bill. This paper outlines Scottish Refugee Council's concerns regarding the Act.
Evictions of asylum seekers in Glasgow, October 2003
Scottish Refugee Council's response to Glasgow City Council's evictions of asylum seekers whose claims for refugee status has failed.
Changes to claiming asylum in Scotland, October 2003
An outline of the changes made to claiming asylum in Scotland in September 2003.