N E W S L E T T E R

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sense of asylum
MARCH 2007     







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ICAR is an independent information and research organisation based in the School of Social Sciences at City University in London.
ICAR's mission is to increase public understanding of asylum issues in the UK, and inform policy and practice through applied research and impartial policy evaluation.


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Dear Viewer,

Welcome to the latest edition of ICAR's newsletter, highlighting our most recent work and website resources.

Interactive Consultations - 3rd forum

REFUGEE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The third online and interactive forum is now live and generating interesting discussion. The forum addresses complex refugee responsibilities and was launched by Nicholas Van Hear and Caroline Nagel, two academics engaged in research in this area. Click below to join in and add your thoughts and ideas to the forum.

    view 3rd interactive forum     

    view rights and responsibilities     

    download project summary     






Reporting Asylum

ICAR's latest research into press coverage of asylum and refugees calls on the Press Complaints Commission to strengthen its guidelines to journalists.

    download executive summary     

    download full report     


ICAR Links


BOOK REVIEWS


ICAR's new section aims to keep website visitors informed of new publications relating to refugees and asylum. It gives ICAR staff an opportunity to alert readers to new literature and share their reactions to it. Visitors are invited to add their own comments on the books, with new reviews appearing every month.

   book reviews     


ASYLUM UPDATE


To get the latest information on asylum-related issues, visit our weekly feature: Asylum Update. This newly launched website feature profiles a wide range of information, including recent policy developments, research reports and events.

    asylum update     


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