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Law Society Warns Home Secretary on Refugee Policy Risks

3/9/2026

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The Law Society warns the home secretary's refugee-status changes may violate the UK's legal obligations.
Critics say these reforms create uncertainty for refugees, hindering settlement, work, and plans for the future.
Daniel Sohege from Stand For All notes a lack of evidence and argues the policies harm those seeking safety.
A Ugandan refugee says the hardline policies contradict Labour values and make asylum entry harder.

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The Law Society warns the home secretary's refugee-status changes may violate the UK's legal obligations.
Critics say these reforms create uncertainty for refugees, hindering settlement, work, and plans for the future.
Daniel Sohege from Stand For All notes a lack of evidence and argues the policies harm those seeking safety.
A Ugandan refugee says the hardline policies contradict Labour values and make asylum entry harder.