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Chief Inspector of Borders finds Home Office’s performance in removing foreign criminals is inefficient, unacceptable and ‘no way to run a government department’

30 June 2023
Two new inspection reports released on removal of foreign national offenders and on country information for Iraq and Myanmar

Court of Appeal allows appeal against Rwanda policy, rules by a majority that Rwanda is not a safe third country for asylum seekers

29 June 2023
Judgment handed down in AAA and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Lords inflict multiple defeats on Illegal Migration Bill, including requiring it to be interpreted consistently with UK’s international obligations

28 June 2023
Government suffers four defeats before technical problems cause postponement of further votes

GMIAU highlights suffering of asylum-seeking children caused by crisis in legal aid representation and Home Office delays

28 June 2023
New report by Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit on children in the UK’s asylum system

Home Secretary updates Home Affairs Committee on resumption of ‘deport first, appeal later’ policy

27 June 2023
After suspension in 2017, Section 94B certification restarted on 5 June for five countries

Women and Equalities Committee releases major new report following its inquiry into equality and the UK asylum process

27 June 2023
96-page report highlights concerns about “unnecessary risks” to vulnerable asylum seekers presented by recent legislation

Solicitor tells the Law Society about the stresses and strains of being an immigration and asylum practitioner

27 June 2023
Anonymous piece highlights challenges, including vicarious trauma, faced by legal aid asylum lawyers

Council of Europe’s parliament adopts resolution expressing concern over Illegal Migration Bill

22 June 2023
Parliamentary Assembly says recent legislation risks breaching UK's international legal obligations and the rule of law

Chief Inspector of Borders publishes reports on asylum-seeker processing facilities in Kent and on anti-crime initiative around UK coast

21 June 2023
Findings from two new inspection reports include encouraging improvements at Western Jet Foil and Manston, but much remains to be done

Leading medical bodies warn immigration detention can cause unimaginable levels of harm and trauma for children

20 June 2023
Joint letter calls for urgent meeting with Home and Health Secretaries over Illegal Migration Bill

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