Stop Press: A Late Addition, New Report by the Refugee Council

From the Refugee Council web site:

Protection sensitive borders

Remote Controls: how UK border controls are endangering the lives of refugees [Refugee Council, 2008]

The Refugee Council is concerned that the plethora of UK border controls placed overseas and aimed at preventing irregular migration is preventing refugees fleeing from their own countries and getting to a place of safety. This study is the result of a one year research project by the Refugee Council and explores the various overseas UK border controls and their impact on refugees.

The report includes evidence gathered during a field visit to Turkey, a key country of transit for many refugees coming to the UK. The Refugee Council found that the UK’s overseas border controls may risk refugees being sent back to countries where they face persecution. The report contains recommendations as to protection safeguards the UK should put in place to ensure that refugees are not put at such risk and are able to access protection.

Full Report (88p) Available online at: Download the report (PDF)

Supplementary Report Information at: information around the report

Refugee Council Press release: View the Press Release.

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P.S. This should hopefully now be the last posting for 2008.