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Jesuit Refugee Service UK publishes report examining the impact of destitution and detention on asylum seekers

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Date of publication

02 July 2019

Summary

Catholic charity finds the asylum system can dehumanise, erode and deny human dignity

Stranded Sri Lankan father wins on Article 8 in Court of Appeal

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01 July 2019

Written by

Asad Ali Khan

Work and Pensions Committee criticises Government's "shameful" approach to 28-day move on period for new refugees

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Date of publication

27 June 2019

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Committee says the 28 day period isn’t long enough to access desperately needed support

How divorce can impact your immigration status

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Date of publication

25 June 2019

Written by

Kerry Smith

Law Society and ILPA back MPs' call for an urgent investigation into the Home Office's partnership with Sopra Steria

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24 June 2019

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New visa service criticised for lack of free appointments, “extortionate” fees and long travel distances

Refugee Action says Government must invest more in English lessons for refugees and asylum seekers

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24 June 2019

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Report finds majority of refugees feel they don't receive sufficient English lessons

UNHCR and Refugee Council welcome new UK scheme to resettle thousands of refugees from 2020

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19 June 2019

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Sajid Javid says UK will aim to resettle 5,000 refugees in first year of scheme in 2020

UN Special Rapporteur on racism says UK must urgently abandon 'hostile environment' immigration strategy

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Date of publication

17 June 2019

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Report warns Government policies violate international human rights law and undermine racial equality

Important new research by Jo Wilding finds market failure in immigration and asylum legal aid

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Date of publication

13 June 2019

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Report identifies multiple problems in both availability and quality of services

Tribunal Procedural Committee decides fast-tracked immigration appeals should not be reintroduced

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Date of publication

12 June 2019

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Outcome of consultation rejects replacement fast-track system for those in detention

'Refuse first, review after'

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Date of publication

12 June 2019

Written by

Samir Pasha and Naga Kandiah

Home Office releases independent review into response to the mandating of DNA evidence for immigration purposes

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Date of publication

11 June 2019

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Darra Singh's review finds response could have been more effective, and notes complexity of immigration law

New BBC2 documentary series focuses on immigration law and immigration lawyers

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Date of publication

10 June 2019

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Series follows immigrants, from entrepreneurs to asylum seekers, applying to stay in the UK

Home Office publishes report and framework to aid integration of refugees and migrants

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Date of publication

07 June 2019

Summary

New practical guide, developed with academics, provides ways to promote and measure integration

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights says family reunification is an essential human right

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Date of publication

03 June 2019

Summary

Dunja Mijatovic publishes notable intervention to the European Court of Human Rights in Dabo v. Sweden