Top 10 cases (in my view) that rocked our worlds in immigration law this year
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Charities call for asylum accommodation system that is fair, accountable and fit for purpose
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Thirty three asylum and refugee support charities write an open letter to the Home Secretary
New practice note on immigration appeals from the Law Society
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Intended for all solicitors undertaking appeals in the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Changes to the Immigration Rules: Workers, entrepreneurs, family members and more
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Latitude Law
Immigration minister announces new Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
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Includes changes to immigration bail, electronic entry clearance, Tiers 1, 2 and 4
International students win right to challenge accusations of cheating in the UK
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Ben Amunwa, Law mostly
Court of Appeal rules appellants in TOEIC appeal are entitled to in-country appeal
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Farhan Farani, Farani Taylor Solicitors
British Medical Association report calls for immigration detention to be phased out
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BMA concerned that health needs of migrants and asylum seekers cannot be met in detention centres
Bar Council report says immigration detainees struggle to secure legal representation
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Migrants are being held in detention without adequate access to the courts or legal help
BBC reveals big variations in success rate of asylum appeals at different hearing centres
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A lack of legal representation found to be a key factor for low success rate
Independent Chief Inspector finds Home Office struggles to keep on top of asylum claims
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Inspection report on asylum intake and casework says plans for improvement need to be to accelerated
Detention Action says UK continues to fail victims of trafficking
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Campaign group finds Home Office conflict of interest prevents victims from receiving correct protection
Test case in High Court seeks to overturn high fees for children registering for British citizenship
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Groups argue Home Office is profiteering and denying children their rights by charging fee of £1,000
Campaign group launches legal challenge against collection of data on school children's nationality
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Against Borders for Children to go to court to stop 'toxic' policy
House of Commons Library updates briefing on financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas
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Briefing updated to take into account August's changes to the Immigration Rules