EXAMINING THE DECISIVE FACTORS IN RETURN DECISIONS AMONG ASYLUM SEEKERS: EVIDENCE FROM THE UK

The state of world asylum and the European perspective on asylum are examined, based on the UK's experience. The sluggish uptake of AVR (Assisted Volunhtary Program) programs needs to be enhanced with a customized policy for socio-economic well-being. Regarding the promotion of an assisted and amicable return process, the paper empirically identified the most pertinent factors that encourage and/or discourage migrants' decision to return to their countries of origin.