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Migration Advisory Committee recommends Shortage Occupation List is abolished

Latest news

Date of publication

04 October 2023

Summary

MAC not convinced that the list provides a sensible immigration solution to shortages in low-wage sectors

Government’s consultation response confirms legal aid fees for Illegal Migration Act work will rise by 15%

Latest news

Date of publication

03 October 2023

Summary

Public Law Project says measures are a 'sticking plaster' that miss scale of legal aid problems

Suella Braverman is wrong about the UN refugee convention being ‘not fit for purpose’ – here’s why

Blog post

Date of publication

02 October 2023

Written by

Robert Oakes and Talitha Dubow, United Nations University, via The Conversation

Refugee Council: 75% of asylum seekers crossing Channel would be recognised as refugees in UK

Latest news

Date of publication

02 October 2023

Summary

Majority of top nationalities crossing the Channel have very high initial asylum grant rates

Good Character Requirement changes for Naturalisation

Blog post

Date of publication

29 September 2023

Written by

OTB Legal

Solicitors Regulation Authority issues important warning notice reminding immigration lawyers of their obligations

Latest news

Date of publication

27 September 2023

Summary

SRA reminds solicitors of their obligations to uphold the rule of law and act with honesty and integrity

Migrant Instrumentalisation: Facts and Fictions

Blog post

Date of publication

26 September 2023

Written by

Aleksandra Jolkina, Verfassungsblog

UNHCR stresses Refugee Convention remains as relevant today as when adopted after Home Secretary says it is no longer fit for purpose

Latest news

Date of publication

26 September 2023

Summary

Suella Braverman makes controversial speech arguing global asylum system has become unsustainable

New Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) guidance on electronic bundles and the use of CE-File

Latest news

Date of publication

26 September 2023

Summary

The Hon. Mr Justice Dove issues updated guidance for users of the Upper Tribunal (IAC)

New Council of Europe legal study on the non-punishment principle for victims of human trafficking

Latest news

Date of publication

21 September 2023

Summary

Detailed analysis of European Court of Human Rights judgment in case of V.C.L. and A.N. v. the United Kingdom

Immigration lawyer’s tips on how to find a sponsor in the UK

Blog post

Date of publication

20 September 2023

Written by

Helena Sheizon, Kadmos Consultants

Brook House Inquiry finds detainees suffered unacceptable treatment due to serious failings at immigration removal centre in Gatwick

Latest news

Date of publication

19 September 2023

Summary

Abuses at the IRC likely amounted to mistreatment contrary to Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights

Public Law Project starts legal action against Lord Chancellor after finding immigration and asylum legal aid sector has ‘collapsed’

Latest news

Date of publication

19 September 2023

Summary

New report details how dwindling legal aid capacity is vastly outweighed by increased demand

Government to increase fees across immigration and nationality visa routes and services by up to 35% on 4 October

Latest news

Date of publication

18 September 2023

Summary

Increase of 15% for work and visit visas, at least 20% for priority and study visas and certificates of sponsorship

Government lays legislation allowing use of x-rays when assessing age of asylum seekers, RCPCH says methods are unethical and inaccurate

Latest news

Date of publication

14 September 2023

Summary

X-rays of teeth and bones of the hands and wrists and MRIs of knees and collar bones to be used in age assessments