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Have YOUR Say on Island’s Refugee Policy
Gef understand that over 120 people have already responded to it
In the year where over 100 Ukrainians have been welcomed into Manx homes, the gov is asking people for their views on the future of the island’s refugee policy.
While the consultation opened just two days ago, Gef understand that over 120 people have already responded to it.
The gov essentially wants to know how the island should determine its policy on accepting refugees and what support and services the public believe should be offered to those fleeing conflict.
Minister for the Cabinet Office KLB said: ‘The island has welcomed over 100 Ukrainian guests since March which is a credit to the successful scheme that was set up quickly and represents a first for the island. We can now learn from this experience, and from the views of the community sought in this consultation, and prepare a broader updated refugee policy for the island that will be ready for debate in Tynwald next July, as required by the Tynwald resolution.
‘There is a case for a longer term appropriate policy and approach which should be set out, debated and confirmed, and the experiences now gained will aid that.’
The consultation will be open for six weeks, until December 13, and will be available to view on the gov’s website and may also be downloaded electronically from the Consultation hub.
Alternatively, written comments can be emailed to jasmine.cowin2@gov.im or by post to Jasmine Cowin, External Relations, 3rd Floor, Government Office, Bucks Road, Douglas.
