Society Archive

  • asylum

    Homosexuals granted right to apply for asylum

    The Supreme Court in the UK has today ruled that one can apply for asylum on the basis of persecution for having a non-heterosexual orientation. In this specific case, two men had previously been refused asylum on the basis that they could effectively live “in...

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  • Extortionate immigration fees & gratuitous hurdles

    Extortionate immigration fees & gratuitous hurdles

    I’m extremely annoyed that legitimate immigrants are financially penalized and gratuitously impeded while illegal immigrants can take advantage of free support and representation via legal aid etc.. One of my staff, a hard working professional who pays all her taxes, is married to a United...

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