Straw's welcome

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British home secretary, Jack Straw, faces disputes over asylum seekers after his decision to give an amnesty to asylum seekers waiting over five years for the authorities to deal with their cases. Straw has also been criticised for comments made about gypsies. Increasing numbers of asylum seekers are being attracted to Britain, and the government considers most of these to be economic migrants rather than refugees with a real fear of being persecuted. There are problems from asylum seekers concentrated in specific areas, and the government plans to disperse them.

Refugees, United Kingdom, Political aspects, Asylum, Right of, Right of asylum

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Ins and outs

Article Abstract:

Commissioner Frans Andriessen, the EC minister responsible for external relations, announced his retirement in Dec 1992. EC President Jacques Delors is expected to divide Andriessen's duties among several commissioners.

Political activity, Membership, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, European Union. European Commission, Delors, Jacques, Andriessen, Frans

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