Millions !... in legal fees, handouts and travel back to their country of origin when they're caught !
Too many in my eyes! Last year 9/10 jobs went to asylum seekers!
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there are over 7000 asylum seekers waiting to come into England
As of 2021, there are around 26 million asylum seekers globally according to UNHCR data. These are individuals who have fled their countries due to persecution, conflict, violence, or other forms of human rights violations and are seeking international protection.
In 2007, 23,430 asylum seekers came to the UK. This data is from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
I am not sure about 2006 but in 2004 there were 34,000 arriving. That represented 8.5% of the applicants to the industrialised world.
Among all 44 highly industrialized nations USA has the highest number of prospective asylum seekers (83,400), total number of asylum seekers for Europe were 355,500 and Australia and New Zealand had 16,100 applications for asylum. According to Refugee Council of Australia there are a total of 9,37,000 asylum seekers in the world.
They take illegal asylum seekers to Christmas Island.
Use the links below for information on asylum seekers.
Approx 75percent!
3000
UK asylum seekers come from various countries around the world, including Syria, Iran, Iraq, Eritrea, and Sudan. The top countries of origin for asylum seekers in the UK can vary from year to year, depending on factors such as global conflicts and political unrest.
Opinions on asylum seekers in the UK vary widely. Some people are supportive and believe in offering protection to those fleeing persecution, while others may hold more negative views fueled by misinformation or prejudice. It is important to remember that each individual's circumstances are unique and should be treated with empathy and understanding.