Research, policy and campaigns Our work to create a safe and welcoming Scotland for everyone. About our policy & research work We work hard to challenge injustice in the asylum system and in wider society, so that everyone in need of refugee protection can rebuild their lives here with dignity. The Illegal Migration Act: What you need to know The UK government’s Illegal Migration Act denies the right to claim asylum to anyone arriving in the country via an ‘irregular route’. The Illegal Migration Act: An expert opinion We commissioned a legal opinion from Kay Springham KC outlining the impact of Bill in Scotland. Our response to inappropriate accommodation Barges, disused army barracks and portacabins are not the solution to a problem of the UK government's own making Afghanistan The situation in Afghanistan is a humanitarian and displacement crisis. We're calling for the UK Government to act quickly to bring people to safety and protect Afghans already in the UK. Family reunion Unfair Home Office rules are tearing mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters apart. We need to change this. No family should be forced to live apart. Destitution Forced destitution puts people’s lives at risk and is an affront to human dignity. We are pushing for radical change to this Home Office policy. Asylum accommodation We all need a home. Safe and appropriate accommodation is a priority for people in the asylum system and a priority for our work. Separated children and young people We believe that all unaccompanied young people are entitled to an independent guardian to act in their best interests. Right to work People seeking refugee protection have skills, talents & professional expertise. But the UK government bans people from working while waiting for asylum decisions. Right to vote We believe everyone who lives in Scotland and who has made their home here should have the right to vote in all elections. Trafficking Human Trafficking is a serious form of abuse perpetrated against an individual, in which an individual has been exploited, or there is an intention to exploit them Help us make Scotland a more welcoming place for people seeking safety Support our work
