This article explores the role of social work with asylum-seekers in the UK and Australia. It raises the questions of the contradictions for the profession in the light of increasingly repressive policies in both countries. Comparing the policies in the two countries, questions are asked about current social work engagement and the potential for an enhanced role.
French
Cette recherche examine le rô le du service social auprè s des demandeurs d'asile au Royaume-Uni et en Australie. Elle met en relief les contradictions auxquelles la profession est confronté e en raison de l'intensification des politiques ré pressive dans les deux pays. Aprè s avoir comparé les politiques dans les deux pays, l'auteur pose des questions sur le niveau d'engagement actuel du service social et les possibilité s d'un roô le accru.
Spanish
Se explora el papel que ejerce el trabajo social en la cuestión de bùsqueda de asilo en Gran Bretaña y Australia. Se examinan las contradicciones con las que se enfrenta la profesión, a la luz de medidas, cada vez má s represivas, existences en ambos paises. Comparando las políticas de los dos paises, se cuestiona el papel presente del trabajo social y la posibilidad que tenga de jugar un papel cada vez má s importante.
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