False travel documents - prosecution of asylum seekers - art.31 protection

The Law Society is seeking information on whether those claiming asylum or who may have an asylum claim continue to be prosecuted for offences involving the obtaining, use or possession of false travel documents, and how widespread such prosecutions are.

Would any solicitors who can provide examples of such prosecutions please contact: Rachel Rogers, Policy Directorate, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL; DX 56 London/Chancery Lane; tel: 020 7320 5815; fax: 020 7320 5974; e-mail: rachel.rogers@lawsociety.org.uk