29.10.2020, The Guardian

Almost 300 asylum seekers have died trying to cross the Channel since 1999

First research to collate figures documents the people who have lost their lives, with drownings during sea crossings on the rise. IFrances Webber, vice-chair of IRR, said: “All these deaths are attributable to policies which treat asylum seekers as criminals, separates families and denies those seeking asylum a speedy legal route to safety and security.” read more

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