Centre for Social Justice launch enquiry into asylum system

We are heartened by the content and the tone of  Iain Duncan Smith’s words at the launch: “Society has a duty of care to the most vulnerable, who are often ignored by politicians and the media. It is estimated that there are about a quarter of a million destitute failed asylum seekers. The majority are not allowed to claim benefits and are also forbidden to work, or even to volunteer; yet the Courts refuse to deport them back to countries deemed unsafe. The law effectively forces them into destitution, illegal activity and vulnerability. Meanwhile the asylum procedure is overburdened and chaotic, and citizens have lost confidence in it. The result is a growing destitute underclass in society that is only being supported by voluntary organisations. A radical overhaul is needed.”.

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