Citizens for Sanctuary

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Citizens for Sanctuary is a Citizens UK campaign to secure justice for people fleeing persecution and rebuild public support for sanctuary. In 2006, South London Citizens asked twelve impartial Commissioners to conduct an independent, nationwide review of the UK’s asylum system.

The Independent Asylum Commission spent two years gathering testimony from asylum seekers and the public, taking evidence from experts, and engaging in dialogue with the authorities. The Commission produced over 180 recommendations to safeguard people who seek sanctuary here, while restoring public confidence in the UK’s role as a place of sanctuary for those fleeing persecution. Citizens for Sanctuary is the campaign to make those recommendations a reality.

Findings of the Independent Asylum Commission:

Fit for purpose yet?

The Independent Asylum Commission’s Interim Findings. A nationwide review of the UK asylum system in association with the Citizen Organising Foundation.

Click here for the full report.

Safe Return

Report 1: Saving Sanctuary

How we restore public support for sanctuary and improve the way we decide who needs sanctuary. Click here for the full report.

Report 2: Safe Return

How to improve what happens when we refuse people sanctuary. Click here for the full report.

Report 3: Deserving Dignity

How to improve the way we treat people seeking sanctuary. Click here for the full report.