asylum
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For young men like Bakary Jaiju, already prepared to risk everything, it is little deterrent; for human rights groups it brings new fears for asylum seekers and their struggle to be heard.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
But the open nature of the border means there is little publicly available data showing exactly how many people are claiming asylum in Northern Ireland having arrived via the CTA.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
We also know, from government data, that 7,740 people arrived in the UK and claimed asylum through "other" routes which include the CTA.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
However if that person was to claim asylum then they cannot be deported and would be entered into the UK asylum system while their claim is evaluated.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The court believed Kate’s sons would be safe with Uncle Edward, so her neglect case was dropped and the boys were released from the asylum.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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