Asylum and Immigration

This section has articles to assist you with any asylum, immigration and citizenship questions you may have. There are detailed articles on citizenship topics and lists of resources operated by our partners.

Asylum, Immigration and Citizenship

Border and Immigration Agency

This is the branch of the Home Office that has responsibility for immigration and asylum matters.

Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has responsibility for a number of policy areas that affect the lives of asylum seekers and refugees. This includes health, education, social work, housing, social inclusion, enterprise and equalities.

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

COSLA is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers' association on behalf of all Scottish councils.

The Scottish Refugee Council

The SRC provides comprehensive advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees through its One Stop Service. The SRC also provides a range of integration and awareness raising programmes aimed at promoting dialogue between refugees and receiving communities.

Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland

ACPOS is the collective organisation of Chief Constables, Deputy Chief Constables, Assistant Chief Constables and Senior Support Staff from the eight Police forces in Scotland.

The Association is a strategic body which oversees and co-ordinates the development of the Scottish Police Service. As regards asylum seekers and refugees, ACPOS proactively works towards the development of a community environment that promotes positive attitudes and harmonious relations between residents and communities.