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Asylum Aid: Permission granted for judicial review challenging delays in asylum decision making

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Date of publication

24 October 2023

Summary

Legal challenge arguing Home Office delays are unlawful will now progress to a full hearing

New report highlights challenges in determining country of origin for stateless asylum seekers

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Date of publication

23 October 2023

Summary

European Network on Statelessness publishes case study examining stateless Kurds from Syria seeking asylum in UK

NAO: Homes for Ukraine scheme brought over 130,000 refugees to safety, but safeguarding and especially homelessness remain key risks

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Date of publication

18 October 2023

Summary

National Audit Office publishes results of an investigation into £2.1 billion scheme

Praxis: Migrant families with no recourse to public funds are excluded from support with costs of childcare

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Date of publication

16 October 2023

Summary

Thousands of parents are left struggling to provide for their families due to immigration policy

Safe Passage International calls for new approach to Channel crossings and new safe routes for asylum seekers

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Date of publication

13 October 2023

Summary

New report makes case for 'competent and compassionate' alternative to current Government policies

British Red Cross says 50,000 refugees could be destitute by end of 2023 as Home Office speeds up asylum processing

Latest news

Date of publication

10 October 2023

Summary

Pressure is increasing on local authorities to support people to find housing quickly

Academic report examines impact of recent changes to UK’s health and care visa system

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Date of publication

10 October 2023

Summary

King's College London study on how immigration is used to address shortages in social care workforce

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

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

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Date of publication

02 October 2023

Summary

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

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

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

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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

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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

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