The Bishop of Oxford and other church leaders have condemned the current handling of asylum applications as ‘unjust’ and said that the asylum system endangers the lives of genuine refugees.
They sent a letter to The Times newspaper, which was published on the day before the general election, listing cases of concern. They urged electors to challenge candidates to ensure ‘just and compassionate treatment for those who have come to this country seeking asylum and believing it to practice such values’.
Seeking asylum is not a crime but many asylum-seekers are being detained before their application has been adjudicated. This is a fundamental violation of their human rights and the churches need to be clearly opposed to this.
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