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(Scottish Refugee Council)Immigration Bill: safety should never be for sale

Release Date: 2026-06-30
Media: Scottish Refugee Council
Summary: The proposed UK Immigration Bill would require people granted refugee status to pay £10,000 to settle in the country. Critics argue that the policy is unfair, unworkable, and would place a heavy financial burden on vulnerable people fleeing war and persecution.

They point out that most asylum seekers are not allowed to work while their claims are being processed, meaning many would begin their new lives in significant debt. They also question whether the government could realistically recover the money from refugees who often face poverty even after gaining the right to work.

Opponents argue that seeking asylum is a fundamental human right and that safety should never depend on the ability to pay. While they agree that the UK's asylum system requires reform, they believe the proposed bill would only add complexity and hardship rather than create a fair, efficient, and humane immigration system.
Tags: United Kingdom

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