Wednesday, 1 April 2009

April, 1 2009

Government must give guidance on care of failed asylum seekers who cannot return home
Clare Dyer 1 BMJ Failed asylum seekers are not entitled to free treatment on the NHS in England, the Court of Appeal has ruled, overturning a High Court judgment last... 
BMJ - (31/03)

Failed asylum seekers have no right to free healthcare
Failed asylum seekers are not entitled to free treatment on the NHS, but trusts can decide to treat people if they cannot afford to pay for it, Appeal Court judges have... 
Health Service Journal - (31/03)

One in four UK colleges 'bogus'
A quarter of UK colleges who want to enrol overseas students have been denied a licence by the Home Office. Institutions have to meet UK Border Agency standards before being allowed to sponsor international students under the UK's new points-based... 
BBC News - (31/03)

Tough new rules to target bogus education cheats
A strict new system to crack down on bogus colleges and fraudulent applications from foreign students has so far screened out almost a quarter of applications from independent schools, colleges and universities, the government revealed... 
Home Office Press Office - (31/03)

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)