The Rebika family fled terror in Algeria. They arrived in London in July 2001, and claimed asylum in the United Kingdom. While their claim was being processed by the Home Office they were moved to Glasgow, where they were housed in flats in Kingsway.

The Home Office rejected their asylum claim in August 2002. Through legal aid the family appealed the failed claim. This appeal was rejected, but the family sought a second appeal on grounds that their first legal advocate had not adequately represented them. This second appeal was heard in 2005, and was rejected in November.

These photographs were taken at the time of their second rejection.

Since then, the Rebika family has been granted refugee status, and may legally remain in Scotland.