A new report which investigates the reasons why asylum seekers come to the UK was launched Thursday, January 14, by the Refugee Council in Westminster, London.

Among its main findings, the report shows the majority of asylum seekers have little choice over which country they claim asylum in, and that few are aware of what to expect before they arrive in the UK.

The research, carried out by Professor Heaven Crawley, Director of Swansea University's Centre for Migration Policy Research , was commissioned by the Refugee Council and the report is entitled Chance or choice? Understanding why asylum seekers come to the UK.

Read the report here.