Can’t Stay. Can’t Go. Refused asylum seekers who cannot be returned
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1 Introduction
T
he vision of the British Red Cross is a
world where everyone gets the help they
need in a crisis, and one of our strategic
aims is to reduce destitution and distress
for those who are displaced. The Red Cross has a
long tradition of providing practical and emotional
support to vulnerable refugees and asylum
seekers across the United Kingdom, irrespective
of their immigration status. This includes asylum
seekers who are at the end of the asylum process.
Refused asylum seekers who have no appeal
outstanding are considered to have no basis to
continue to stay in the UK. They are expected to
make arrangements to leave without delay. If they
decide to leave voluntarily, they can apply for help
with returning home. If not, they can be subject to
enforced removal. However, every year, many do
not leave.
The Home Office produces data on the recorded
outcomes for the group of asylum applicants in
any one year. For those who applied in 2015,
many are still awaiting confirmation of an initial
decision or appeal determination. Therefore, the
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