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Sleepout 2008

Positive Action in Housing's Glasgow Summer Sleepout was held on the 19th June 2008 at George Square, Glasgow City centre from 7pm until 4.31am.

Many people seeking asylum whose claims are turned down are unable to return home. But they are denied all state support, thrown out of their housing and are not allowed to work. They have no money for food, shelter, and the everyday things we take for granted. This misery is a direct consequence of government policy. Destitution is being used to drive people out of the country – but many thousands simply cannot leave and are now homeless and hungry.

We encouraged our supporters and members to take part in a sleepout to highlight the plight of hundreds of people refused asylum who are being deliberately made destitute in Glasgow by government policy. This attempt to try to force people to leave this country is not working, and carries a devastating human cost.

The sleepout was attended by members of the public, destitute asylum seekers, faith leaders, young people, members of the scottish youth parliament and politicians, all of whom are disgusted with the destitution policy towards asylum seekers.

Now, nothing tells a story like great bunch of photos, so check out our photos from the event.

Report

Read David MacDonald's account of the sleepout “Deliberate” Destitution.

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