Destitution
In 2002, the UK government introduced legislation that withdrew basic support for asylum seekers who have had their cases rejected and have no further right of appeal.
In January 2003, Schedule 3 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act came into force – meaning if a person’s claim for asylum is refused they have no further right of appeal and all support is withdrawn.
Find help and advice
Scottish Refugee Council, in partnership with other UK agencies, has developed a leaflet outlining how destitute asylum seekers who are at the end of the asylum process may receive help with accommodation and living costs under Section 4.
Click to read the leaflet on the Refugee Council's website (73.2Kb PDF)
The leaflet is also available in other languages.
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