A lesson from Germany on how Britain should treat asylum seekers | Letter

Fiona Schenk outlines the compassionate treatment refugees receive in Germany and the benefits that brings to the host country Re the treatment of refugees in the UK (Report, 2 May), I work in Germany in a government-run institution for newly arrived asylum seekers. The initial processing involves an interview establishing the person's name, nationality and languages spoken, and explaining what will happen in the centre (with help from translators). They also get health checks and vaccinations, ...