2006-12-04 05:50:12 · 5 answers · asked by Sweetcheeks 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Asylum is where a person is granted some sort of immigration status in the UK because he or she fears serious harm in his or her home country. A person who is applying for asylum is commonly referred to as an asylum seeker. A person who has been granted status because of his or her fear is referred to as a refugee. The Home Office assess each case and decide whether the fear is founded.
2006-12-04 07:07:58 · answer #1 · answered by purplepadma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An asylum seeker is someone who is applying to stay in the country they have fled to, permanently. A refugee is just a person who has had to take refuge in another country, but is not asking to stay there permanently.
2006-12-04 14:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by katy1pm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, Once you're approved for Asylum you become a refugee.
2006-12-04 13:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by Sairax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asylum seeker generally refers to some one escaping political persecution. A refugee is generally escaping grinding poverty.
2006-12-04 13:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by mary57whalen 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
must be the same, they all get in
2006-12-06 12:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋