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I don't think that it's a problem to detain asylum seekers while deliberating over their application as there is a danger of flight. That said, I can not see why a reasonable time limitation can not be put upon the process (as has been recently implemented in the UK).
Immigration and court officials should have a maximum of one year to check out a persons credentials - after that time, the applicant should be released from detention. At that point, they could either be electronically tagged or have their application automatically approved.
It ought to be possible to strike a balance between genuine security and immigration concerns and the need to act in a humane way to those fleeing persecution, shouldn't it?
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