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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 economic cost 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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