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Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002

 

Includes: general laws regarding nationality, citizenship, definitions, support and assistance.

 

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Refugees Rights Organisation 2001

 

A guide to UK Asylum Legislation. PDF file: see chapter 4 on Health

 

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DOH guidelines. Detained: SSI inspection of compulsory mental health admissions (2001)

 

The DOH recommends the need for professional translation services for non- English speaking clients who are detained under the 1983 mental health act

 

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Refugee Council

The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

 

Includes: Community Care Rights and Mental Health provision.

 

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Refugees Legal Centre

Advice Line

 

General legal site for all issues relating to refugees.

 

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Immigration Advisory Service

 

Includes: specific papers regarding asylum seekers and mental health issues.

 

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Immigration Laws Practitioner Association

 

Offers advice on all legal matters regarding asylum seekers and refugees. London based company. Telephone helpline number available.

 

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Asylum Aid

 

The charity Asylum Aid provides free legal advice to refugees and asylum seekers in the United Kingdom. They offer advice by email or post and, in some cases, will conduct home visits. They also produce a range of legal information leaflets.

 

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Resource Information Service and Immigration Law Practitioner Association:

Asylum Seekers: A Guide to Recent Legislation

 

Includes: new laws, access to health, education and employment. See chapter 5: Alison Stanley:Mental Health Problems

 

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Refugee Womens Legal Group

 

Offers advice on matters regarding female asylum seekers.

 

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