The law ensures refugees and asylum-seekers fundamental protections, including freedom of movement, the right to work and access to healthcare, education and justice.
The 2016 EU-Turkey refugee deal and several reforms of the asylum system in Greece have exposed people to suffering and exploitation, says Oxfam International.
Prominent refugee and human rights campaigners and faith bodies are urging the government to end dangerous Channel crossings by introducing safe and legal routes of entry to UK.
Amnesty International has responded to reports that the Home Secretary is working on plans to deploy the Royal Navy to prevent asylum seekers crossing the channel to the UK.
Under a new law, people arriving at the border of Hungary who wish to seek asylum will be turned away and directed to declare such intent at a designated Hungarian Embassy.
The UN refugee aagsncy says the Hellenic Coast Guard has shown exceptional dedication and courage to save countless refugee and migrant lives at sea, but reports indicate that several groups of people may have been summarily returned after reaching Greek territory.
States have an obligation to ensure that medical care for those in their custody is at least equivalent to that available to the general population and must not limit equal access to preventive, curative, or palliative care.