Separate truth from hype on asylum seeker rights

There has been a great deal of media coverage on labour market access for applicants for international protection (asylum seekers) in recent months. This follows the decision of the Supreme Court on February 9 to strike down the law prohibiting labour market access, having signalled its intention to do so in November.

This is a complex area of law and policy, and it is important to set out some of the facts regarding ...