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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees issues guidance note on countries’ legal obligations in relation to rescue at sea, non-refoulement, and access to asylum

02 December 2022
Note summarises key legal principles and obligations under international refugee, human rights, and maritime law

Concerns over conditions for arriving asylum seekers in Kent prompt visit by the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture

01 December 2022
CPT makes 'rapid reaction visit' to Manston, Western Jet Foil and the Kent Intake Unit in Dover

Solicitors Regulation Authority publishes important new guidance for firms in immigration and asylum sector after review finds awareness of current guidance is lacking

28 November 2022
Thematic review of standards in sector finds room for improvement, including with firms' record keeping

ONS says unique circumstances behind record estimated net migration of +504,000; Home Office statistics show asylum claims top 72,000 but decision-making low and backlog grows

25 November 2022
Ukraine, Hong Kong and rebound after Covid cause immigration increase, academics say it is not a new normal

Freedom from Torture publishes report on why torture survivors seek protection in the UK to rebut Government’s narrative on asylum seekers

23 November 2022
Report says assertions in New Plan for Immigration are unfounded, dangerous and must be challenged

Labour Party leader outlines approach to immigration in significant speech to the CBI, confirms commitment to points-based system and need for more training of UK-based workers

23 November 2022
Starmer says British economy should be weaned off "immigration dependency" but gives no net migration target

New House of Commons Library briefing looks at UK - French co-operation as countries agree latest plan to tackle increase in asylum seekers crossing the Channel

21 November 2022
Home Secretary announces further measures agreed with France, including increased police patrols

European Court of Human Rights grants interim measures as authorities in Belgium leave hundreds of asylum seekers homeless and sleeping on the street

17 November 2022
Two interim measures granted within weeks as Belgium fails to house asylum seekers

Refugee Council: FOI request reveals backlog of asylum seekers waiting for initial decision reaches 122,206 with hundreds waiting over 5 years

15 November 2022
Backlog has doubled within two years and increased tenfold in ten years

In Commons debate on temporary visas, Government and Opposition agree points-based system is correct approach and UK businesses need more focus on home-grown talent

14 November 2022
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick and shadow Stephen Kinnock debate work-related immigration policy

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