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Politicians, the press and the public often accuse people seeking asylum of "sponging off the state" and failing to integrate. But how are people supposed to be included in a system that deliberately excludes them from elements of public life like the workplace? #LiftTheBan
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An 'asylum seeker' is a person that has entered into the legal process of refugee status determination. Whilst people are waiting for the outcome of their application, they are unable to work and receive just £5.66 per day to live on.
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The current system doesn't work because it means that the vast majority of people seeking asylum do not have access to employment.
What is the alternative? This thread will address why @ukhomeoffice @pritipatel should #LiftTheBan
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What is the alternative? This thread will address why @ukhomeoffice @pritipatel should #LiftTheBan
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Lifting the ban gives people a sense of belonging. People will be able to integrate into their new community and employment also helps with language learning. As Yaman remarks, knowing English helps to "begin our lives in the most short-term period".
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Lifting the ban helps people to live in dignity. It ensures that people don't have to rely on organisations just to survive. It means that people won't feel ashamed or degraded for sitting inside the house all day. #LiftTheBan
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Lifting the ban allows people to reach their full potential and be self-sufficient. Whilst being banned from entering employment, people are not given the opportunity to utilise their talents in the UK job market. #LiftTheBan
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Lifting the ban promotes good mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, the asylum process involves prolonged periods of waiting and worrying about the outcome of your asylum application. Going out to work has a strong positive link with improved mental health. #LiftTheBan
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Lifting the ban challenges forced labour and exploitation.
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Lifting the ban benefits the UK economy. The #LiftTheBan coalition estimates that there could be a net benefit of £42.4 million to the UK economy if 50% of people seeking asylum for more than 6 months were allowed to work.
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In conclusion: lifting the ban is a popular and evidence-based case for change.
Join 150,000 others and sign the petition asking the Home Secretary to #LiftTheBan today: https://act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/29178/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=Website_Button1
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Join 150,000 others and sign the petition asking the Home Secretary to #LiftTheBan today: https://act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/29178/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=Website_Button1
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