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The political economy of malnutrition
PAFRAS Briefing Paper Number 10
Swansea University Author: Jon Burnett
Abstract
PAFRAS Briefing Paper 10 focuses on the levels of malnutrition and food poverty to which refused asylum seekers are exposed. When a claim for asylum is rejected the claimant has to leave their accommodation in less than a month. Consequently, unable to work, and denied a range of welfare services, t...
Published in: | PAFRAS Briefing Paper Number 10 |
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Published: |
Leeds
Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
2009
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URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52329 |
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Abstract: |
PAFRAS Briefing Paper 10 focuses on the levels of malnutrition and food poverty to which refused asylum seekers are exposed. When a claim for asylum is rejected the claimant has to leave their accommodation in less than a month. Consequently, unable to work, and denied a range of welfare services, they are left destitute. |
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Keywords: |
Malnutrition, destitution, asylum |
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |