The key question now is whether it can be scaled. And that's not just about ironing out operational issues, but far more importantly whether new Home Sec can get other EU countries onboard to widen the scheme to processing and returns to other parts of Europe.

Progressives have long argued it's too risky to open up this debate.

But the debate is here 👇 and those of us that support the right to seek asylum need to figure out our response and start arguing for it, or watch the system collapse.

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So we recommend 3 reforms to the system:

1️⃣ Allow asylum applications before arrival

2️⃣ Restrict in-country asylum to deter people from travelling irregularly when not needed

3️⃣ Implement multilaterally with a new ‘Protocol’ to the Refugee Convention, that adds to and doesn't weaken the Convention.

That's bad for governments trying to demonstrate control.

And it isn’t progressive either – it favours those with means, ability or luck to get there, and has deadly consequences for many refugees.

To do this we need to answer how refugees can fairly and safely access asylum in countries like the UK.

Currently you can only gain asylum if you can physically reach a safe country.

This => most people turn to smugglers and a dangerous journey

The core rights and responsibilities of the Refugee Convention are as relevant as ever, but the world has changed since 1951.

Govts who believe in refugee protection must face up to the challenges of today and set out a better system or risk losing it altogether.

Read coverage of the report in today's Daily Mirror 🗞️⬇️

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