A report by the Refugee Council found that the policy of limited leave,which applies to children and adults, had a negative effect on thosestaying in the country including uncertainty over education and workarrangements.
The Labour government introduced the policy of limited leave in 2005.The first of those cases are now filtering through the immigrationsystem, providing the basis for the report's findings.
"Refugees who have proved their need for protection are living with thefear of return hanging over their heads, and the time-limited nature oftheir status has created barriers to accessing employment andeducation," the charity's report states.
Limited leave applies to those who are granted refugee status but meansthey are subject to a review of that status at any time.
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