What is a refugee?

Update: 2020-11-02

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This episode explores the basic principles, definitions and assumptions that shape the way we talk about the refugee crisis. We discuss the definition of a refugee, how it differs from that of an asylum seeker, and why we think legal aid is so important.

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Music by Alex Bokhari

Produced by Emma Penney

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