Support for Asylum-seekers and Other Migrants
3rd Edition
Published on 30. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
600 pages
978-1-903307-72-4 (ISBN)
Description
Support for Asylum Seekers is the only Handbook covering welfare provision for asylum-seekers from the date of arrival in the UK to when they are granted or refused the right to stay. The law is presented in accessible and practical way for quick reference or in-depth advice.
Reviews / Votes
'An essential guide for the busy practitioner engaged in assisting asylum-seekers through the welfare and housing minefield.' JCWI BulletinMore details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-903307-72-4 (9781903307724)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Sue Willman | Stephen Knafler | Stephen Pierce
Support for Asylum Seekers
A Guide to Legal and Welfare Rights
Book
08/2004
2nd Edition
Legal Action Group
€68.28
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Persons
Sue Willman is a partner at Pierce Glynn solicitors, specialising in housing, community care and social security law. She works to promote the legal rights of asylum-seekers through training, writing and litigation. Stephen Knafler is a barrister at Garden Court Chambers in London specialising in housing, immigration, community care, mental health and human rights.
Content
Asylum and immigration law; EU law and the right to reside; Benefits; Asylum support eligibility; Asylum support provision; Section 4 support (for failed asylum-seekers); Appeals and remedies; Housing; Community care services; Healthcare