ICAR

Removals

The removal of asylum seekers whose claims are determined to be unfounded has become a controversial issue, yet the procedure is a crucial part of a fair and efficient asylum system.

The methods used by government agencies to improve the enforcement of removal have generated considerable concern about the potential for mistreatment and abuse of the individuals and families seeking asylum during the removal procedure.  

This briefing, wrote by ICAR to assist the work of the Independent Asylum Commission (IAC), defines the terminology surrounding removals, outlines the statistical context of the issue in the UK and describes the legal process and methods of removal. It also examines issues surrounding the treatment of asylum seekers during the process of removal, and illustrates the gap between the number of failed claims and number of removals.

Last Updated: 26/01/10

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