Box 1.

—Definition of refugees

• Those applying for asylum (refugee) status in the United Kingdom
• Those who have been given temporary admission by the immigration service while their applications are considered
• Those who have been given exceptional leave to remain in or enter the country
• Those who are required to renew their status at the Home Office at regular intervals
• Those given refugee status
• Those who gain the right to stay in this country indefinitely
• Those who have had their application refused and are going through the appeals process
• Dependants of the above groups
• Other individuals or groups who may fall outside the legal definition but who face similar problems—such as those entering the country under family reunion rules, policy, or discretion