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Prime Minister told of concerns over deeply flawed plans for asylum system
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CAMPAIGNERS in Scotland have warned Boris Johnson that his government’s overhaul of the asylum system could “detach the UK from international refugee law.”
Charities and community groups north of the border have written to the Prime Minister highlighting their concerns that changes may see Westminster “directly intrude on the devolved competences of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish government.”
Last month, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced what she described as the “most significant overhaul of our asylum system in decades.”
Under the proposals, individuals deemed to have arrived “illegally” will no longer have the same entitlements as those who arrive “legally,” leading to concerns that asylum claims won’t be judged on merit.
Priti Patel s planned overhaul of the asylum system fundamentally misunderstands the issues BORIS Johnson has been warned that his Government’s overhaul of the asylum system could “detach the UK from international refugee law”. A total of 76 charities and community groups from across Scotland have signed an open letter to Boris Johnson highlighting their concerns – including that the changes may see politicians in London “directly intrude on the devolved competences of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government”. It comes after Home Secretary Priti Patel announced what she described as the “most significant overhaul of our asylum system in decades” last month.
Faith leaders urge Scots to take up offer of coronavirus vaccine
Faith leaders urged people to take up the offer of a Covid-19 vaccine (Russell Cheyne/PA)
Faith leaders in Scotland have joined together to call on people across the country to accept the offer of a coronavirus vaccine.
Rev Dr George Whyte, Principal Clerk of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, said it is imperative people keep themselves and others safe.
He has signed a statement with six other faith leaders in a show of support for the vaccination programme being rolled out across the country.
It reads: “We faith leaders in Scotland understand the difficulty that our communities are facing during this pandemic.
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