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Sisters Not Strangers finds refugee and asylum-seeking women face unprecedented challenges during coronavirus pandemic

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Date of publication

23 July 2020

Summary

New report by Sisters Not Strangers coalition says women seeking asylum among the most vulnerable during the pandemic

JRS UK report finds dehumanising effects of immigration detention cause life-long pain and trauma

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Date of publication

19 July 2020

Summary

Report calls on government to end detention for the purpose of immigration control

The Lost Women and Children: How No Recourse to Public Funds Condemns Thousands

Blog post

Date of publication

16 July 2020

Written by

Alexandra Jarvis, Immigration Advice Service

New Home Office policy paper sets out further details of the forthcoming points-based immigration system

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Date of publication

13 July 2020

Summary

Comprehensive 130-page document covering the main economic migration routes of the post-Brexit system

Covid-19 and immigration appeals: updated guide for unrepresented appellants

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Date of publication

10 July 2020

Summary

1MCB Chambers have updated their guide on immigration appeals procedures for unrepresented appellants

Exemption From Financial Requirements In Spouse Visa Extension

Blog post

Date of publication

10 July 2020

Written by

Reiss Edwards

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration examines Home Office's handling of complaints

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Date of publication

09 July 2020

Summary

David Bolt's latest report identifies a number of performance issues with complaints handling

New reports by refugee support organisations and the National Audit Office examine changes to the asylum accommodation and support system

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Date of publication

06 July 2020

Summary

Problems highlighted following replacement of COMPASS contracts in September 2019

A call to practitioners: Take the JCWI survey on the impact of the Minimum Income Requirement

Blog post

Date of publication

02 July 2020

Written by

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)

Foreign Secretary announces new immigration route after China imposes national security law on Hong Kong

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Date of publication

02 July 2020

Summary

British Nationals (Overseas) to have 5 years limited leave to remain and path to full citizenship

Citizens Advice: Immigration rules stop people getting support during coronavirus pandemic

Latest news

Date of publication

29 June 2020

Summary

Report reveals almost 1.4 million people have no recourse to public funds

Updated guidance: Covid-19 and the immigration tribunals: a working guide for representatives

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Date of publication

25 June 2020

Summary

1MCB Chambers have updated their April 2020 guide for representatives dealing with the unprecedented changes to the procedures in immigration tribunals during Covid-19.

Home Secretary says there are “serious and significant” lessons for the Home Office to learn as she accepts Wendy Williams’ Windrush recommendations in full

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Date of publication

24 June 2020

Summary

Priti Patel commits to ensuring Home Office delivers for each part of the community it serves

Maya Goodfellow and Colin Yeo among contributors calling for reform of the immigration system in Runnymede Trust’s new collection of essays

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Date of publication

24 June 2020

Summary

Wide-ranging report says UK’s immigration, asylum and citizenship policies are not working

Young Legal Aid Lawyers finds victims of trafficking are denied justice due to market failure in the immigration and asylum legal aid sector

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Date of publication

22 June 2020

Summary

Report says victims of trafficking are incurring debt and returning to exploitation in order to pay for legal representation