When a previous official today was asked how many countries are using this safe country or origin designation, he said there are about 15.
Travelling through Europe, if you arrive in Heathrow, there's a sign that says, “If you're going to claim refugee status, you must do it immediately.” We're almost moving in that direction. You have to do it within eight days.
I'm wondering if you can share with us some of the experiences of the people who have come from Europe, or from other countries, and the difficulties they face in coming up and saying, “You know what? I am a homosexual, I am a lesbian.” It's the shame they feel.