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Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002

 

Includes: general laws regarding nationality, citizenship, definitions, support and assistance.

 

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UK Asylum Law and Process

 

 

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Dept of Health

Guidelines: Detained: SSI inspection of compulsory mental health admissions

(2001)

 

The DOH recommends the need for professional translation services for non- English speaking clients who are detained under the 1983 mental health act

 

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The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

 

Includes: Community Care Rights and Mental Health provision.

 

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Refugees Legal Centre

 

General legal site offering information and advice regarding all issues relating to refugees.

 

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Immigration Advisory Service

 

Includes: specific papers regarding asylum seekers and mental health issues.

 

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Immigration Laws Practitioner Association

 

Offers advice on all legal matters regarding asylum seekers and refugees. London based company. Telephone helpline number available.

 

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Asylum Aid

 

The charity Asylum Aid provides free legal advice to refugees and asylum seekers in the United Kingdom. They offer advice by email or post and, in some cases, will conduct home visits. They also produce a range of legal information leaflets.

 

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Refugee Womens Legal Group

 

Offers advice on matters regarding female asylum seekers.

 

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MIND's Legal and Parliamentary Unit

 

Offers information and advice on any aspect of mental health law.
Contacts: MIND, Granta House,
15-19 Broadway,
London, E15 4BQ.
Telephone number 020 8221 9666; Fax 020 8534 6399
MIND also publish books and pamphlets explaining The Mental Health Act: a catalogue is available-send an A5 SAE to above address.

 

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