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Asylum Seeking in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at June 2008 - Expected May 2009

Issued in January 2009

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at March 2008

Issued in August 2008

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at December 2007

 1.  As at the End of December 2007 there were 4113 asylum seekers in the North East receiving either subsistence only support or in NASS accommodation. This is a decrease of 129 from the end of September 2007 (4242).

 2.  At the end of December 2007 there were 4074 asylum seekers in the North East in NASS accommodation, a decrease of 137 (-0.95%) from September 2007. 1545 (37.92%), were living in Newcastle [Page 4 and 5].

3.  At the end of December 2007 there were 39 asylum seekers receiving subsistence only support, an increase of +25.81% from September 2007(31). 15 (38.46%) were living in Newcastle [page 4] (NECARS figures).

4.  The main nationalities of asylum seekers in the North East are Iraqi (11.89%), Iranian (11.57), and Eritrea (6.76%). [Page 6] (NECARS figures).

5.  The total number of asylum seekers in the UK who are supported by NASS (The National Asylum Support Service) is 44,495, a decrease of -8.2% from the previous quarter.  Greater London has the largest number with 7,445 followed by Yorkshire and Humberside 7,420 [Page 7&8] (Home Office figures).

6.  6,910 Asylum applications in the quarter nationally ( United Kingdom ) this was 17.32% higher than the previous quarter, (5,890).  The main countries of origin were “The Republic of Iraq” (10.49%), “Islamic Republic of Iran” (10.27%) and the “Islamic Republic of Afghanistan” (10.13%). Applications from the “Peoples Republic of China” fell from 645 to 495 (-28.78%) to sixth place (7.13%) [Page 9] (Home Office figures).

7.  The number applying for NASS support nationally was 4,930, an increase of +18.94 from the previous quarter 4,145. The main nationalities applying for NASS support were “ Republic of Iraq with 670 applications (13.59%), the “Islamic Republic of Iran” with 665 applications (13.49%), Eritrea with 625 applications (12.68%) and Somalia with 420 applications (8.52%). [Page 10] (Home Office figures).  

                                                                                                                                                            8.  A total of 4,490 asylum applications received initial decisions, -14.15% lower than the previous quarter 5,230.  The number awaiting a decision was 6,900; it was 4,800 at the end of September 2007; 4,500 at the End of June 2007 and was 6,400 at the end of December 2006.  16% of initial decisions were granted asylum in Q4 2007 [Page 11] (Home Office figures).

9.  Successful applications for Section 4 (‘Hard Case’) in Q4 2007 1,585; +7.46% higher than previous quarter 1,475% – with the largest group being Iraqis [Page 12] (Home Office figures).

10.  2,610 appeals were received in Q4 2007, -29.84% lower than previous quarter (3,720) and 4,000 appeals were ongoing, in Q3 and Q4 this figure was 5,000. [Page 13] (Home Office figures).

11.  58,000 applications received in countries in the EU27; in the 4^th Quarter 2007 (October-December). Figures for all countries were not available at time of publication [Page 14] (Home Office figures).

12.  162,500 new asylum requests made during the Second half of 2007 (July-December) (Page 15) (United Nations Figures)

Issued in March 2008

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at September 2007

Issued in December 2007

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at June 2007

Issued in September 2007

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at March 2007

Issued in June 2007

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at December 2006

Issued in November 2006

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at September 2006

Issued in November 2006

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at June 2006

Issued in  October 2006

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at March 2006

Issued in September 2006

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at December 2005

Issued in December 2005

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at September 2005

Issued in October 2005

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at June 2005

Issued in July 2005

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at March 2005

Issued in March 2005

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at December 2004

Issued in December 2004

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at October 2004

Issued in September 2004

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at June 2004

Issued in May 2004

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at March 2004

Issued in March 2004

Asylum Seeking Communities in the North East of England - Quarterly Statistics as at December 2003

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Asylum statistics for 2001

• Overall there was an 11% drop in asylum application in 2001. The overall number of people applying for asylum was 71,700.
• The numbers applying asylum in-country was 46,200, a drop of 15% since 2000.
• The numbers applying at the port of entry was 25,500, a drop of 2% from 2000.
• It is estimated that 31% of asylum seekers received a positive decision in 2001, a figure of 22,227.

• The number of asylum applications for 2000 was 80,315 (excluding dependants), a 13% increase in applications since 1999.
• The increase in 2000 was the smallest percentage increase for three years.
• Including dependants, the number of asylum applications for 2000 was estimated to be 98,900.
• The proportion of applications made in-county (by people already in the UK) rather than on arrival was 68% in 2000, compared with 59% in 1999 and 50% in 1998.
• 2,733 unaccompanied children (aged 17 or under) applied for asylum in the UK in 2000.
• Of this 2,733, 1, 394 were made at port and 1,339 were made in country
• Of the initial decisions made in 2000 under normal procedures, 10,375 (11%) were to recognize the applicant as a refugee and grant asylum. 11,495 (12%) were not granted refugee status, but were granted exceptional leave to remain. 75, 7680 (78%) were refused asylum or exceptional leave to remain.
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