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   asylum

   /əˈsʌɪləm/

   noun

   • 1. the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee: "she applied for asylum and was granted refugee status" Similar refugesanctuarysheltersafetysafe keepingprotectionsecurityimmunityhavensafe havenretreatsanctumharbourport in a stormoasissafe housefastnesshideawayhideoutboltholefoxholehiding placeden
   • ▪ shelter or protection from danger: "we provide asylum for those too ill to care for themselves" Similar refugesanctuarysheltersafetysafe keepingprotectionsecurityimmunityhavensafe havenretreatsanctumharbourport in a stormoasissafe housefastnesshideawayhideoutboltholefoxholehiding placeden
   • 2. an institution for the care of people who are mentally ill: dated "he'd been committed to an asylum" Similar psychiatric hospitalpsychiatric unithospitalhomeinstitutioninformal:nuthousefunny farmloony binbughousebooby hatchdated, offensive:mental institutionmental hospitalmental homearchaic:bedlammadhouse

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘place of refuge’, especially for criminals): via Latin from Greek asulon ‘refuge’, from asulos ‘inviolable’, from a- ‘without’ + sulon ‘right of seizure’. Current senses date from the 18th century.

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › asylumAsylum | Definition, Rights & Processes | Britannica

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Asylum is the protection granted by a state to a foreign citizen against his own state. Learn about the different types of asylum, the historical and legal contexts, and the current challenges and controversies.

3. refugees.org › what-is-asylumWhat is Asylum? - USCRI

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   3 days ago · Asylum is a form of protection granted to individuals who have fled their home country due to persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution based on specific grounds—race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Key Aspects of Asylum

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5. www.irishtimes.com › ireland › social-affairsHow does Ireland decide what countries are ‘safe’ for asylum ...

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   3 days ago · Which countries are now designated as “safe” for those seeking asylum in Ireland? Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, South ...

6. documentedny.com › 2024/06/28 › migrants-immigrantsMigrants and Immigrants: What’s the Difference? - Documented

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Asylum seekers are also categorized into affirmative asylum, which means noncitizen proactively applying for asylum, and defensive asylum, meaning noncitizens in removal proceedings. According to the most recent DHS data, 14,134 people received affirmative asylum, and 22,481 people received defensive asylum, in fiscal year 2022. A total of ...

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   What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?

   • Asylum Seekers Asylum seekers ask for protection after arriving in the host country, unlike refugees who are granted protected status outside of the host country. While the definition of asylum seeker varies from nation to nation, in most places, the difference between refugee and asylee is the place where the individual asks for protection.

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   What is territorial asylum?

   • Territorial asylum is granted within the territorial bounds of the state offering asylum and is an exception to the practice of extradition. It is designed and employed primarily for the protection of persons accused of political offenses such as treason, desertion, sedition, and espionage.

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   Who is an asylum seeker?

   • An asylum seeker (or asylum applicant) is a person who has applied for recognition as a refugee under the Refugee Convention, to which over 140 nations are signatories (UNHCR, 2020). There is no law that says asylum seekers must make their asylum claim in the first safe country they arrive in after leaving their country of origin.

   Asylum and refugee resettlement in the UK - Migration Observatory

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   What does asylum mean?

   • Asylum is the protection that is granted by a nation-state to a person who has fled their country to escape serious threat to their life or liberty. People granted this protection, which arises out of the United Nations 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (the “Refugee Convention”), are called refugees.

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8. crocelegal.com › understanding-asylum-eligibilityUnderstanding Asylum Eligibility: Key Criteria and Legal ...

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   3 days ago · Definition and History of Asylum Asylum refers to the protection granted to foreign nationals who flee their home countries due to persecution. This persecution can be based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

9. www.migrationpolicy.org › topics › asylum-seekersAsylum Seekers | migrationpolicy.org

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Asylum Seekers. Asylum seekers ask for protection after arriving in the host country, unlike refugees who are granted protected status outside of the host country. While the definition of asylum seeker varies from nation to nation, in most places, the difference between refugee and asylee is the place where the individual asks for protection.

10. migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk › resourcesAsylum and refugee resettlement in the UK - Migration ...

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    5 days ago · Asylum seekers’ right to work and benefits. Asylum seekers are not generally permitted to work in the UK while their claim is being considered. If they are destitute, they can apply for free accommodation, as well as asylum support, which is set at £49.18 per person per week (around £7 per day).