The mental state of detained asylum seekers
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- 1 November 1991
- journal article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in Psychiatric Bulletin
- Vol. 15 (11) , 657-659
- https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.15.11.657
Abstract
The persecution of civilians by the Iraqi forces in Kuwait and subsequent acts of revenge on the Palestinian population have caused widespread revulsion throughout the world. Stories of torture and rape have been described in the Western media and issues of human rights have gained considerable prominence of late. Perhaps now is a good time to examine how Britain responds to the needs of survivors of torture who seek asylum here.Keywords
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