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Read a new report from Safe Passage, Routes to safety: A new approach to people crossing the channel

6th June 2024NewsTagged

“People fleeing war and persecution have a right under international law to seek asylum, but currently face life-threatening journeys to safety in the UK. With travel options blocked, refugees are forced into the hands of ruthless smugglers who exploit the UK’s lack of safe passage, cramming men, women and children into dangerous small boats to cross the Channel.”

A new report published by Safe Passage, Routes to safety: a new approach to people crossing the Channel makes an evidence-based case for a competent and compassionate alternative to current failed policies, and calls on the UK government to change course.

Read and download the report here: safepassage.org.uk/new-blog-1/routes-to-safety-a-new-approach-to-people-crossing-the-channel

The report recommends three key priorities:

  1. Ruin smugglers deadly trade by establishing safe routes for those seeking safety in the UK.
  2. Renew Britain’s commitment to international cooperation.
  3. Restore the right to seek asylum and rebuild our asylum system.

Majority of people crossing the Channel are refugees, new Refugee Council report shows

10th February 2024NewsCampaignsTagged

A recent report from The Refugee Council highlights that most people risking the dangerous journey across the Channel on small boats are, in fact, refugees fleeing persecution and violence. This comprehensive analysis shows that, contrary to common perceptions, a significant majority of those arriving on UK shores are eligible for asylum under international law.

The report’s findings underscore the importance of safe and legal routes for people seeking refuge, as well as the need for a compassionate response that recognises the legitimate protection needs of those arriving in the UK. The Refugee Council’s analysis also challenges stereotypes about Channel crossings, showing that many are escaping conflict, political oppression, or other serious threats to their lives.

At Voices in Exile, we encourage everyone to read the Refugee Council’s full report and press release to better understand the realities faced by refugees arriving in the UK.

Visit the Refugee Council website to explore this important research and join us in advocating for a just and humane asylum system: Read the full report and press release.