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SHARe Knowsley
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We support people seeking asylum and refugee's in Knowsley. Please follow for updates and information on our activities, plus ways to get involved. Also on FB, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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A stickman, holding a question mark, states "The UK takes too many refugees". Another stickman, holding a red heart, replies "According to the government's own data just 6% of the immigrant population came to the UK to seek asylum in 2023. The UK is home to approx. 1% of the 43.4million refugees who have been forcibly displaced across the world. The UK ranks 19th in Europe for the number of asylum seekers we take per head of population." One stickman, holding a red question mark, states "Refugees must claim asylum in the first safe country they land in." The other stickman, holding a red heart, replies "The problem with this argument is, there is no such law. Under the rules put in place by the UN Refugee Convention, which the UK became a part of in the 1950's, there is no obligation for asylum seekers to settle in the first safe country they come across. Not only that, UK law supports this exact interpretation of UN rules. This means the asylum seekers can pass through as many safe countries as they want before they make their claim of asylum." One stickman, holding a question mark, asks "Can't they go back where they came from?" Another Stickman, holding a red heart, answers "For so many people, home would be the best place in the world. But if your home no longer exists, or you known you're likely to die if you go back - then home is just not an option anymore. If someone wants to return home, then generally they can. The Home Office 'Assisted Voluntary Return' scheme even pays people to return. Despite this, many still choose to stay in the UK."
April 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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One stick man, holding a question mark, states "Asylum seekers are illegal". Another stickman, holding a red heart, replies "There is no such thing as an illegal asylum seeker. Under the 1951 Convention on Refugees, which the UK has signed, anyone has the right to apply for asylum in the UK, and to stay until there is a final decision on their application. Stories about 'illegal' asylum seekers are designed to make you think that they have done something wrong by even applying. The right to claim asylum is protected by international law." A stick man, holding a question mark, asks "Surely it's illegal to cross the Channel by boat?" A second stickman, holding a red heart, replies "If you are seeking asylum, then no, it is not illegal. People can only claim asylum from inside a country. The UK government does not supply any safe routes to people who have been forced to leave their home country." A Stickman, holding a question mark, states "Asylum seekers come just for benefits". Another stickman, holding a red heart, replies "Most people seeking asylum are banned from working, and are forced to rely on state asylum support. They generally want to work. Asylum seekers get just £49.18 a week - 30% below the poverty line. They are not allowed to claim other benefits and have no choice over where they are housed. Accommodation is often of a poor standard; people share houses and sometimes rooms with strangers; and maintenance and upkeep is notoriously bad."
April 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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❗️Here's some quick myth busting and facts about people seeking asylum in the UK️❗️

#shareknowsley #asylumisaright #refugeesarewelcomehere #asylumseekers #lovenothate
Two stick men holding a red bloc with the phrasing 'Facts about Asylum Seekers and busting some myths' written on it followed by an arrow pointing to the right. One stick man, holding a question mark, asking "What is an Asylum Seeker?" Another stick man, holding a heart, replying "A person seeking asylu is someone who has a well founded fear of persecution and is unable to stay safe in their home country, this can be for many reasons, such as: fleeing war or persecution. When someone's claim has been successful they may be granted refugee status." One stick man, holding a question mark, stating "Asylum Seekers are criminals". Another stickman, holding a red heart, replies "They are not, but many are treated like criminals. Many find themselves in a parole-style system while they wait for settled status. They must go and report to the Home Office on a regular basis. This is known as 'immigration bail'.
April 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM