A refugee group has called a protest to stop “dangerous” government reforms.

Dozens of refugee campaigners and asylum seekers will camp out on mattresses in St George’s Square on March 3 to highlight their opposition to the new immigration bill, which will be considered by the House of Lords on March 9.

Huddersfield organisation Destitute Asylum Seekers (DASH) are leading the demonstration from 3 to 10pm to gain signatures from the public for a petition against the bill.

It believes it could incorrectly leave asylum seekers including families whose applications had been refused homeless and less able to submit new claims.

A main sticking point is the introduction of a new section 95A government support via housing and essentials through the bill, which will replace the current section 4 help, that can be applied for if authorities believe they are taking steps to leave the UK or fulfil other requirements.

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The government will only provide help if failed asylum seekers meet the stricter category of being able to demonstrate “a genuine obstacle to leave the United Kingdom”

Lucy Lucy, chair of DASH, said: “It’s quite complex but basically the government want to take away people’s right to support if they have been refused.

“At the moment, some people, especially families, are allowed to stay in Home Office accommodation after their case has been refused and get basic allowances.

“This new section 95A will be much stricter by narrowing the eligibility criteria.

“It’s a much stronger attempt to persuade them to return to their home countries, never mind if we know it’s not safe for them to do so.

“Those who don’t meet this strict criteria will have their accommodation and support taken away, which means they will become destitute and homeless.

St George's Square in Huddersfield

“It would effect those we work with, such our elderly Somalian lady, who may be forced to return home over land despite the dangers of the Al Shabaab group.

The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association, in a review given to the Government regarding the bill, noted the risk posed to children and families due to the “high levels of incorrect decisions made on support applications.”

Lucy believes if the bill comes into force, it could deny help to people who may have been given an unjust refusal.

“When people have failed in their claim and receive the section 4 support at the moment can try get more evidence to back up their claim and find a solicitor, which we help them with.

“Through this process, in one recent year we got 22 people positive decisions on their new claims, despite the fact that 20 of them had been refused before.

“I hope a lot of people sign our petition so we can send it to the House of Lords before they review the bill.”

An online petition is also planned to be created by DASH, details of which will appear on their website www.huddsdash.org.uk