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4 May 2012 Situation of refused asylum seekers facing eviction attracts concern from various organisations 80 people may be forced into destitution
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3 May 2012
Scottish Refugee Council welcomes halt to age-assessment X-rays
The programme has not received ethical approval.
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16 April 2012
King Creosote backs Refugee Week
Exciting Refugee Week Scotland opening concert curated by the acclaimed Scottish musician King Creosote,18 June.
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11 April 2012
Y People brings destitution into sharper focus
We're calling for the UK Government to act now to address the destitution asylum seekers are facing across Glasgow.
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2 April 2012
Scottish Refugee Council backs call to end x-ray pilot
We supports calls to end the Government's pilot plans to use dental x-rays as part of the age assessment process
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19 March 2012
Our response to the Home Secretary's decision to make those from Syria, Libya and Egypt apply for transit visas for UK.
People from Syria and other Arab Spring countries fleeing persecutiion will be unable to cross our borders and find safety.
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15 March 2012
Calling refugee women to discuss maternity matters for new research
Take part in our research - tell us your experiences accessing maternity care as a woman who has been refused asylum.
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1 March 2012
Scottish Daily Mail apologises for misleading story about legal bids for asylum seekers
Following complaint to the Press Complaints Commission, Scottish Daily Mail apologises about misleading figures.
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1 March 2012
Destitution tally kicks-off launch of Glasgow-wide research
Next week will see the start of a new piece of research into destitution
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9 February 2012
Guardianship scheme helps lone young asylum seekers rebuild their lives in Scotland.
Service helps nearly 65 asylum-seeking children in Scotland


