2002

December

UN Secretary General says refugees and immigrants are assets 18 December 2002

October

Asylum plans will cause homelessness, charities warn Blunkett 25 October 2002
Government faces setbacks on asylum bill 11 October 2002

August

Government confirms Afghan voluntary returns package 20 August 2002

July

New research explodes myth of UK as a 'soft touch' destination of choice for asylum seekers 30 July 2002
Government announces withdrawal of asylum seekers' right to work 23 July 2002
Cash for community champions 4 July 2002
French and British governments agree to close Sangatte centre by next March 12 July 2002

June

New report reveals how refugee children are missing out 14 June 2002

May

Summary of UNHCR's current position on repatriation of refugees to Sri Lanka 21 May 2002

April

March

'Grace period' of support for asylum seekers to be extended 21 March 2002

February

Voucher system to be scrapped this April 27 February 2002
Home Secretary to go ahead with detention plans after fire at Yarl's Wood 27 February 2002
Government plans to withdraw 'support only' package for asylum seekers 25 February 2002
Funding bids invited from refugee integration projects 13 February 2002
Application Registration Cards for asylum seekers launched 1 February 2002

January

The Home Secretary, David Blunkett, today issued the following statement: 15 January 2002

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