There are no shortage of issues giving refugees across Britain a hard time. The Nottingham Refugee Campaign Group keeps on top of these with reports from refugees and people who work with them.

Legislation means people are regularly refused benefit and housing, often left to live in destituion on the streets.

National government's New Asylum Model, for example, which was introduced this month, catagorises some claims as "late and opportunistic." This label, which immediately reduces the refugee's chances of success, can not be appealed on, though decided in an "initial screening interview."

Apparently irresponsible behaviour from service providers in Nottingham then adds to refugee's suffering and isolation.

Many have obviously been though a great deal in recent years, only to be neglected and abused once they reach the UK. The Group has heard too many cases supporting these facts.

We are part of an ongoing national campaign to try convince people to think and act differently.

Maintaining a presence around the area informs people, opening eyes to unjust, inhumane treatment of refugees here. Direct campaigning can also convince crucial people and organisations to change.

Nottingham's Refugee Campaign Group, which organises all types action, invites you to come, help and support at its next meeting on Wednesday February 8 2006 at 7.30pm, at the Square Centre, Alfred Street North, just off Mansfield Road.