Policy briefings
We influence policies and decisions that affect refugees
Our aim is to influence the policies and decisions that have an impact on refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, based on the experiences of refugees in the UK.
We do this by working with officials and decision-makers, and responding to consultations and inquiries on forthcoming policy and legislation.
Our policy work focuses on key areas of the asylum system including destitution, housing, legal support, detention, and integration, as well issues facing vulnerable groups such as separated children and women.
We also work in partnership with those who share our aims, including other voluntary sector organisations and professional associations.
You can read our briefings below.
| Title | Publish date | Overview |
|---|---|---|
Refugee Council briefing on the Dublin regulation |
19/11/2015 |
An outline of how the Dublin regulation can help reunite refugee families. Download |
Asylum Statistics August 2015 |
13/10/2015 |
Summary of quarterly asylum statistics Download |
Children in the Asylum System |
13/10/2015 |
Statistics related to children in the asylum system Download |
A brief guide to asylum |
25/09/2015 |
Refugee Council brief guide to the asylum system [Aug 2015]. Download |
Asylum backlogs |
25/09/2015 |
Refugee Council briefing on backlogs in the asylum system [Aug 2015]. Download |
Asylum support |
25/09/2015 |
Refugee Council briefing on asylum support [Aug 2015]. Download |
Children in the asylum system |
25/09/2015 |
Refugee Council briefing on children in the asylum system [Aug 2015]. Download |
Detained fast track |
25/09/2015 |
Refugee Council briefing on the detained fast track system [Aug 2015]. Download |
Detention in the asylum system |
25/09/2015 |
Refugee Council briefing on detention in the asylum [Aug 2015]. Download |