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<p>The UK has a proud history of providing protection to those who need it and this
Government is committed to delivering a fair and humane asylum system.</p><p>Whilst
the Government has not assessed the effect on the economy of granting asylum seekers
the right to work in the UK, our current policy is consistent with EU law and permits
asylum seekers to work, in jobs on the Shortage Occupation List, if they have been
waiting for a decision on their claim for 12 months or more and the delay is through
no fault of their own. We are tackling delays in decision-making and have plans in
place to improve the speed at which outstanding claims are decided.</p><p>It is important
to focus on providing support for those who are recognised as refugees, to help them
to integrate and find employment, so that they can rebuild their lives here.</p>
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