Exclusive: Royal College of Psychiatrists calls for review of laws, saying Labour has ‘moral and ethical obligation’ to protect those seeking sanctuary in UKTop doctors have identified Britain’s immigration system as a “public mental health concern” that inflicts harm on asylum seekers, and risks “re-traumatising” those already affected by psychological distress.The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has called on ministers to review immigration laws introduced by the last government, saying Labour had a “moral and ethical obligation” to protect the mental health of those seeking sanctuary in the UK. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/14/doctors-say-uks-immigration-system-risks-re-traumatising-asylum-seekers
Author : Patrick Butler Social policy editor
Publish date : 2024-10-14 05:00:16
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Doctors say UK’s immigration system risks ‘re-traumatising’ asylum seekers
