#17 actually raises a serious question that seems to be being ignored by those supportive of the demo's aims - how exactly are these proposals going to be put into place?

Should failed asylum seekers be allowed to work in any business, or just work within a detainment camp? Should they be given education in any university or school, or within a camp, or within a conventional prison - how will it work?

If we are only discussing the 21-day post decision, pre-deportation period, then it seems an odd decision to give someone 21 days education in britain when the majority will need lessons tailored to individual languages and levels... this argument seems to go far beyond the 21 day period if we're discussion education as the article suggests.

How sad that we should have to resort to pathetic childish name-calling though. Opposing a free-for-all isn't bigoted. It's conservative. As much as i realise the 'hard left' would love to see the two words equated, it really makes no sense. Nothing bigoted has been said on this comment thread so far.

So, are we arguing to allow failed asylum seekers the same rights as citizens, or are we arguing that the deportation process needs to be accelerated?