300+ Glasgow asylum-seekers are threatened with eviction by Serco, a public service provider. Rev Dr Richard Frazer said it was unacceptable that people fleeing war are treated this way. ‘Authorities have clear moral responsibilities to provide housing for people in need. Serco intends to evict people whose UK asylum has been rejected, and has ordered six families to move out within a week, before the locks on their doors are changed. Dr Frazer said that although individuals and families have had their right to remain turned down, past evidence shows that half will win their appeal against that decision. The Church of Scotland is backing a new campaign to challenge the UK Government’s approach to illegal immigration, which is leading to destitution, discrimination and distrust. See
Scotland: asylum-seekers rejected
Written by David Fletcher 03 Aug 2018Additional Info
- Pray: for housing associations to honour their moral responsibility to provide housing. (Jeremiah 30:17)
- More: churchofscotland.org.uk/news_and_events/news/2018/asylum_seeker_evictions_deeply_concerning
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