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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Lloyd

Faith leaders in call for ‘just’ and ‘compassionate’ asylum policy

PA Wire

The archbishops of Canterbury and York have renewed calls for the Government to back changes to its Illegal Migration Bill to ensure “just” and “compassionate” asylum policy.

In a letter to The Times newspaper, faith leaders warn the draft legislation to stop small boat crossings to the UK “falls short of our obligation to the most vulnerable”.

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