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Government forcing asylum seekers who fear return into life of destitution and risk: new report

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Date of publication

10 December 2012

Summary

Refugee Council says thousands of refused asylum seekers who fear returning home are left to live in poverty

Lawyers see dramatic rise in the deportation of failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers

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Date of publication

04 December 2012

Summary

Media reports say UKBA has stepped up removals to Zimbabwe despite fears of a possible rise in violence ahead of next year's elections

Book review: The role of lawyers in the battle for the rights of migrants

Blog post

Date of publication

03 December 2012

Written by

Don Flynn, Migrants' Rights Network

Leveson report finds sensational or unbalanced reporting in relation to immigrants and asylum seekers is concerning

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Date of publication

29 November 2012

Summary

Leveson report into press standards finds concerns over the reporting of ethnic minorities, immigrants and asylum seekers

The Independent Chief Inspector publishes an inspection report on Tier 4 of the UK Border Agency's Points Based System (Students)

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Date of publication

29 November 2012

Summary

New report by the Chief Inspector raises a number of concerns over Tier 4 applications, including a backlog of 150,000 notifications about changes in students' circumstances

UKBA: Changes to the Immigration Rules

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Date of publication

22 November 2012

Summary

UKBA press release outling the numerous latest changes to the Immigration Rules (to take effect from 13 December 2012)

The Independent Chief Inspector publishes a report on the UK Border Agency's handling of legacy asylum and migration cases

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Date of publication

22 November 2012

Summary

New report by John Vine finds significant failings in UKBA's handling of some unresolved cases

Sir John Thomas warns any solicitor failing to make full and proper disclosure will in future be referred to the SRA

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Date of publication

20 November 2012

Summary

Three immgration solictors responsible for "grave failure to disclose" named in High Court judgment, as Sir John Thomas warns any repeat in future will face SRA action

A war on Judicial Review?

Blog post

Date of publication

19 November 2012

Written by

Adam Wagner, UK Human Rights Blog

Tribunal Finds that Unmarried Domestic Violence Survivors Have EU Law Rights

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Date of publication

19 November 2012

Summary

AIRE Centre says ground-breaking decision finds the unmarried partner of a EEA national can retain residence rights in the UK if relationship breaks down due to domestic violence

Cameron: government to "get a grip" of judicial reviews

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Date of publication

19 November 2012

Summary

PM says many judical reviews are "completely pointless" and outlines changes to be made: they will cost more, less time to apply and fewer chances to appeal

Sir John Thomas warns representatives who lodge "meritless" legal challenges against removals

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Date of publication

15 November 2012

Summary

Senior judge says late, meritless applications are an intolerable waste of public money, and those who fail to follow procedural requirements face referral to the SRA

Translation of Singh v Belgium

Blog post

Date of publication

14 November 2012

Written by

Colin Yeo, Free Movement

Last minute judicial reviews: warning

Blog post

Date of publication

14 November 2012

Written by

Colin Yeo, Free Movement

Summary to Assist the Media: Mohammed Othman (Abu Qatada) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

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Date of publication

13 November 2012

Summary

Official court summary on the SIAC's decision to allowed Abu Qatada's appeal against the Home Secretary's decision to refuse to revoke the deportation order against him