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

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Date of publication

22 April 2020

Summary

Following the unprecedented changes being made to the procedures in immigration tribunals, 1MCB Chambers has prepared a guide to assist representatives.

Government successfully appeals in ‘Right to Rent’ case

Blog post

Date of publication

22 April 2020

Written by

Samuel March, UK Human Rights Blog

JCWI to appeal to Supreme Court after Court of Appeal finds Right to Rent scheme is not unlawful

Latest news

Date of publication

21 April 2020

Summary

Secretary of State's appeal allowed, Court rules any discrimination is indirect and not intended

Care workers: The forgotten heroes in the fight against Covid-19

Blog post

Date of publication

20 April 2020

Written by

Nilmini Roelens

New UNHCR paper on good practice to address protection concerns in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Date of publication

20 April 2020

Summary

UNHCR offers practical advice on respecting international refugee law and standards during pandemic

European Commission publishes new guidance on implementing EU rules on asylum in the context of the coronavirus pandemic

Latest news

Date of publication

17 April 2020

Summary

Guidance illustrates how to ensure continuity of procedures while protecting people's health and fundamental rights

Court of Appeal: Section 117B(6) of the NIAA 2002 requires a "fact-finding" approach

Blog post

Date of publication

15 April 2020

Written by

Asad Ali Khan

Concern as Home Office publishes promotional material to help employers prepare for the new points-based immigration system

Latest news

Date of publication

14 April 2020

Summary

Business groups call for Government to rethink introduction of new system as world tackles coronavirus pandemic

Refugee Action’s collaborative new handbook details how refugee and asylum charities are addressing Covid-19 challenges

Latest news

Date of publication

08 April 2020

Summary

Coronavirus Asylum Handbook seeks to ensure refugees and asylum seekers get the support they need

Coronavirus: Social distancing is cutting asylum seekers off from education and support

Blog post

Date of publication

07 April 2020

Written by

Reza Gholami via The Conversation

High Court to hold full hearing on ‘no recourse to public funds’ policy early next month

Latest news

Date of publication

07 April 2020

Summary

Legal challenge by Deighton Pierce Glynn and Unity Project takes on new urgency due to Covid-19

Home Secretary may not detain on basis of invalid deportation decision

Blog post

Date of publication

03 April 2020

Written by

Dominic Ruck Keene, UK Human Rights Blog

President of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) responds to concerns raised by members of the immigration Bar over Covid-19 changes

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Date of publication

02 April 2020

Summary

President Clements says crisis 'requires significant changes to our lives generally and to the way that we work'

Further Covid-19 measures introduced by the Home Office affecting right to rent and right to work checks

Latest news

Date of publication

30 March 2020

Summary

Document checks can now be carried out over video calls, renters/workers can submit scanned documents

Home Office announces three-month pause on all evictions from asylum accommodation

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Date of publication

29 March 2020

Summary

Chris Philp MP writes to British Red Cross with details of policy change due to Covid-19