Tuesday, 31 March 2009

March, 31 2009

Hundreds missing after migrant boats sink off coast of Libya | World news | The Guardian
At least 21 people have died and hundreds more are missing after two boats heading for sank off in separate incidents. The victims are thought to be illegal migrants looking for a new life in Europe, Libyan officials said last... 
Guardian.co.uk - (31/03)

Failed asylum seekers not entitled to free NHS treatment | UK news | The Guardian
Refugee and health charities expressed dismay after the appeal court ruled yesterday that failed asylum seekers with chronic illnesses were not entitled to free health care on the . 
Guardian.co.uk - (31/03)

Failed asylum seekers are not entitled to free NHS treatment, rules judge
) A judge has ruled that failed asylum seekers should be refused free NHS treatment, declaring they 'ought not to be here'. Delivering a judgment that will save the taxpayer millions of pounds, Lord Justice Ward added: 'They should never have come here in the first... 
Daily Mail - (30/03)

Appeal court ruling removes free care from failed asylum seekers
The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to allow access to free hospital treatment for failed asylum seekers who have been in the UK for a long... 
Community Care - (30/03)

Expert warns of cracks in e-Borders security
Weaknesses in a £1.2bn computer system to track journeys into the UK could allow undesirable individuals to slip into the country, a security expert has... 
ZDNet UK - (30/03)

Failed asylum seekers denied NHS
Failed asylum seekers cannot receive free treatment on the NHS, three judges have ruled at the Court of Appeal. But hospitals can decide themselves whether to treat such individuals if they have no money, the judges... 
BBC News - (30/03)