"The UN's refugee agency has condemned the policy, stating that reducing the duration of leave granted to individuals in need of international protection to 30 months would create greater uncertainty for refugees and negatively affect integration and social cohesion."
"The two asylum seekers argue that the policy is indirectly discriminatory and would not act as a deterrent to asylum seekers, as evidenced by the high grant rate of protection for Sudanese claims."
"Mahmood accused even genuine refugees of searching for the most attractive place to seek refuge, claiming that many shop their way across the continent, which has been met with significant criticism."
Labour's plans to halve refugees' leave to remain from five years to 30 months are being challenged by two Sudanese asylum seekers. They argue the policy is discriminatory and ineffective as a deterrent. The UN refugee agency has condemned the changes, stating they would create uncertainty for refugees and burden the asylum system. The new policy would require reassessment of refugee status every 30 months, negatively impacting refugees' sense of security and stability, while also increasing administrative demands on the Home Office.
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