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Voting rights for people with or seeking refugee protection.

Scottish Refugee Council has drawn up a manifesto for refugee protection. We will be looking…

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Long-term resettlement and safe, legal routes urgently needed.

Scottish Refugee Council has drawn up a manifesto for refugee protection. We will be looking…

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EU standards of refugee protection must be upheld and fulfilled.

Scottish Refugee Council has drawn up a manifesto for refugee protection. We will be looking…

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“Democracy is a wonderful thing”

Today is the final day for people to register to vote. This General Election, we…

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Who can vote in the General Election?

On Thursday 12 December 2019, there will be a General Election across the whole of…

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Extending voting rights in Scotland

A report published today reflects our work to extend voting rights in Scotland to refugees…

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Scottish Refugee Council are calling for a radical new approach to refugee protection in the UK

Ahead of the General Election, we are calling on all political parties and candidates to…

Stories
Visiting Dungavel

Media Officer Chris formerly volunteered with Scottish Detainee Visitors, who visit people detained in Dungavel IRC

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Taskforce calls for right to work

At this stage the Home Office has only agreed to consider right to work recommendations, not implement them.

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Hostile environment leaves people too afraid to seek health care

New research finds significant barriers prevent people from accessing the care they need and are entitled to

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Serious failings in provision of asylum accommodation

Regulator finds that less than a quarter of properties meet standards set out in Home Office contract

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Scottish Parliament destitution report welcomed

Scottish Refugee Council has welcomed Holyrood’s Equality and Human Rights Committee’s report on destitution

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Westminster report condemns UK asylum system for ‘loading the dice’ against new refugees

MPs find asylum system is major barrier to people’s ability to integrate successfully

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