Lunar House 40 Years On
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HMI Prisons: Immigration detainees held in prisons struggle to obtain legal representation, contributing to ‘inexcusable’ prolonged detention
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Detainees in prison lack legal safeguards, face delays and inadequate case progression
The UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme is failing both refugees and their hosts – here’s why
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Nonhlanhla Dube via The Conversation
Legatum Institute report says UK needs a refugee policy that is principled, pragmatic and effective
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Baroness Stroud, Prof. Alexander Betts and Enver Solomon call for a new approach to asylum
For the rights of the living, for the dignity of the dead – Time to end the plight of missing migrants in Europe
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Dunja Mijatović, Commissioner for Human Rights, Council of Europe
Annual report of the Senior President of Tribunals shows recovery of case numbers in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber as Covid-19 restrictions ease
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Rt Hon Sir Keith Lindblom publishes his second annual report covering the year in the tribunals
Report highlights harm caused to trafficking survivors by detention and a system prioritising immigration control over welfare of victims
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Helen Bamber Foundation says it sees cases every day where people are treated as criminals rather than victims
Home Secretary says no quick fixes to stop Channel boats, but will look to bring forward legislation to make clear only way to UK is through legal routes
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Suella Braverman delivers first speech as Home Secretary to Tory conference
Ukraine war: why Russians fleeing conscription should be treated as refugees
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Martin Jones via The Conversation
New reports by Refugee Council and GMIAU detail widespread problems with incorrect age assessments for young asylum seekers
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Refugee Council finds 94% of Home Office decisions were incorrect in its concluded age-disputed cases in 2021
RAMFEL: Hostile environment immigration policy remains in place for tens of thousands of migrants lawfully resident in the UK on 3C leave
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New research finds people are being wrongly denied access to employment and benefits
Comprehensive new House of Commons Library briefing on the UK’s post-Brexit points-based immigration system
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New briefing looks at what we know about changes to migration after end of EU free movement in UK
Care4Calais: Government says Albanian asylum seekers will not be fast-tracked for removal as had been claimed last month
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Following threat of judicial review, Government reverses Priti Patel's removal announcement
Options for employees when a company loses its sponsor licence
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Victoria Waller, Latitude Law
HM Inspectorate of Prisons critical of slow case progress and lengthy periods of detention at Brook House immigration removal centre
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Inspection report finds a number of serious concerns at IRC near Gatwick