Ms Emily Logan:

As mentioned already and as referred to in our policy document, issues that make it difficult for asylum seekers to access services include the lack of a driving licence or other forms of valid identification documentation and the lack of a bank account. These are very serious barriers to self employment. There are also more practical, everyday things like networks, establishing links with communities and being able to know how to set oneself up, which pose difficulties. Longer term we see being pushed into self employment as very much a risk factor in terms of exploitation.