New Government policy threatens refugees’ futures

From the Refugee Council -

Refugees’ prospects of being able to rebuild their lives in safety and integrate into British life are under threat following the introduction of a new Government policy.

People who the Government recognises as in need of international protection are normally granted refugee status or humanitarian protection which gives them five years’ leave to remain before they are able to apply for permanent settlement. For the majority of refugees, this was a straightforward process which secured their future.

Now the Government has said it will actively review individuals’ cases after five years and assess whether or not is safe for them to be returned to their country of origin.

More: http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/4868_new_government_policy_threatens_refugees_futures