Who is a Refugee?
A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war, or violence.
In Britain a refugee is a person whose application for asylum has been approved.
Who is an Asylum Seeker?
Anyone is allowed to ask for sanctuary in another country if they are suffering persecution in their own country. An asylum seeker is someone who has submitted an application for asylum to the United Kingdom authorities and is still waiting for a decision on whether this will be granted.
Useful Links
Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate:
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
Asylum Aid:
www.asylumaid.org.uk/
Asylum Support:
www.asylum-support-tribunal.gov.uk/
Refugee Council:
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Useful Addresses
Refugee Action
Chancery House,
7 Millstone lane,
Leicester,
Phone: (0116) 261 6200
www.refugee-action.org
Refugees & Asylum Seekers Advice Project
Epic House (third floor)
Lower Hill Street, Leicester
LE1 3SH
Phone: (0116) 299 9800
Refugee Housing Association
Active Community Centre
2nd Floor, 9 Newarke Street,
Leicester
LE1 5SN
Phone: (0116) 257 4000
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