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Home Affairs Committee welcomes new Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa route, but concerned by gaps in scheme for young people

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Date of publication

13 July 2021

Summary

Parliamentary committee says scheme is important expression of UK's historic commitment to support citizens of Hong Kong

UNHCR dismayed and deeply concerned by UK’s “neo-colonial” plan to send asylum seekers abroad for processing

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Date of publication

08 July 2021

Summary

Assistant High Commissioner for Protection warns offshoring would undermine the entire asylum system

House of Commons Library publishes informative new statistical overview of the number of asylum seekers in the UK

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Date of publication

07 July 2021

Summary

Research briefing provides helpful examination of asylum application numbers, outcomes and appeals

“Powerful reasons” doctrine is no longer good law

Blog post

Date of publication

06 July 2021

Written by

Asad Ali Khan

Nationality and Borders Bill enters Parliament and attempts to make it a criminal offence to illegally enter the UK to seek asylum

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Date of publication

06 July 2021

Summary

New bill seeks to deter asylum seekers crossing the English Channel by small boat

A hostile environment risks undermining the jab

Blog post

Date of publication

05 July 2021

Written by

Nilmini Roelens

How is immigration status impacting those who want a divorce

Blog post

Date of publication

05 July 2021

Written by

Kerry Smith, K J Smith Solicitors

Refugee Council documents steep rise in number of asylum applicants waiting for an initial decision

Latest news

Date of publication

05 July 2021

Summary

FOI data reveals over 33,000 asylum seekers were waiting over a year for a decision in 2020

Important new ruling on access to British Passports for those subject to nationality deprivation proceedings

Blog post

Date of publication

02 July 2021

Written by

Garden Court Chambers

New strategy report calls for more investment and funding to support the supply of immigration advice in London

Latest news

Date of publication

01 July 2021

Summary

Poor access to immigration advice has widespread impact on people's lives, and funders can't afford to ignore it

Is the commercial truck driver shortage being fuelled by overseas restrictions?

Blog post

Date of publication

29 June 2021

Written by

Emma Tyrer

Concern and scepticism after The Times reports the UK plans to join Denmark in legislating to send asylum seekers abroad for processing

Latest news

Date of publication

28 June 2021

Summary

Government accused of 'talking up tough headlines' in response to small boat Channel crossings

The Graduate route: pros and cons

Blog post

Date of publication

28 June 2021

Written by

Shara Pledger, Latitude Law

National AIDS Trust: Hostile environment has profound impact on health and wellbeing of migrants living with HIV in the UK

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Date of publication

28 June 2021

Summary

Confusion about charges and fears over data sharing are deterring migrants from accessing HIV treatment and care

Government says EU citizens who fail to submit application to EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June deadline will be given 28-day notice to apply

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Date of publication

24 June 2021

Summary

Immigration minister Kevin Foster sets out details of what will happen to those who miss the deadline