Research, policy and campaigns Our work to create a safe and welcoming Scotland for everyone. About our policy & research work We work hard to challenge injustice in the asylum system and in wider society, so that everyone in need of refugee protection can rebuild their lives here with dignity. Asylum accommodation We all need a home. Safe and appropriate accommodation is a priority for people in the asylum system and a priority for our work. Destitution Forced destitution puts people’s lives at risk and is an affront to human dignity. We are pushing for radical change to this Home Office policy. Separated children and young people We believe that all unaccompanied young people are entitled to an independent guardian to act in their best interests. Family reunion Unfair Home Office rules are tearing mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters apart. We need to change this. No family should be forced to live apart. Right to work People seeking refugee protection have skills, talents & professional expertise. But the UK government bans people from working while waiting for asylum decisions. Right to vote We believe everyone who lives in Scotland and who has made their home here should have the right to vote in all elections. New Plan for Immigration Scottish Refugee Council’s response to the UK Government's New Plan for Immigration Resettlement Since March 2020 the UK hasn’t welcomed a single person through its resettlement programme – the safest route to escaping war and rebuilding lives. Help us make Scotland a more welcoming place for people seeking safety Support our work
