Should Asylum Seekers Be Detained?

Under international law and in line with UNHCR guidance, detention of refugees and asylum-seekers for administrative purposes must be used as a last resort, in the absence of viable alternatives, and for a legitimate purpose, for example, to verify an individual's identity, conduct a preliminary asylum interview, where ...

Why should asylum seekers be detained?

Removal from the United Kingdom is imminent; The person needs to be detained whilst alternative arrangements are made for their care; Release is not considered conducive to the public good; The application may be decided quickly using the fast track procedures.

Do asylum seekers get detained?

Are asylum seekers detained while waiting for a credible fear interview? ∎ Yes. An asylum seeker is initially detained in a holding facility by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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