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The Independent Chief Inspector publishes an inspection report on Tier 4 of the UK Border Agency's Points Based System (Students)

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Date of publication

29 November 2012

Summary

New report by the Chief Inspector raises a number of concerns over Tier 4 applications, including a backlog of 150,000 notifications about changes in students' circumstances

UKBA: Changes to the Immigration Rules

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Date of publication

22 November 2012

Summary

UKBA press release outling the numerous latest changes to the Immigration Rules (to take effect from 13 December 2012)

The Independent Chief Inspector publishes a report on the UK Border Agency's handling of legacy asylum and migration cases

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Date of publication

22 November 2012

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New report by John Vine finds significant failings in UKBA's handling of some unresolved cases

Sir John Thomas warns any solicitor failing to make full and proper disclosure will in future be referred to the SRA

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Date of publication

20 November 2012

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Three immgration solictors responsible for "grave failure to disclose" named in High Court judgment, as Sir John Thomas warns any repeat in future will face SRA action

Tribunal Finds that Unmarried Domestic Violence Survivors Have EU Law Rights

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Date of publication

19 November 2012

Summary

AIRE Centre says ground-breaking decision finds the unmarried partner of a EEA national can retain residence rights in the UK if relationship breaks down due to domestic violence

Cameron: government to "get a grip" of judicial reviews

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Date of publication

19 November 2012

Summary

PM says many judical reviews are "completely pointless" and outlines changes to be made: they will cost more, less time to apply and fewer chances to appeal

Sir John Thomas warns representatives who lodge "meritless" legal challenges against removals

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Date of publication

15 November 2012

Summary

Senior judge says late, meritless applications are an intolerable waste of public money, and those who fail to follow procedural requirements face referral to the SRA

Summary to Assist the Media: Mohammed Othman (Abu Qatada) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

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Date of publication

13 November 2012

Summary

Official court summary on the SIAC's decision to allowed Abu Qatada's appeal against the Home Secretary's decision to refuse to revoke the deportation order against him

Border Agency's backlog spiralling out of control say Home Affairs Committee

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Date of publication

08 November 2012

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Parliament's Home Affairs Committee finds that the UKBA backlog is growing at an alarming rate and is also concerned about the quality of decision making

Changes to the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006

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Date of publication

07 November 2012

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UKBA press release outlining changes to the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 from 8th November

Revised BID handbook on bail 'How to get out of detention' published

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Date of publication

06 November 2012

Summary

Bail for Immigration Detainees' (BID) issues revised handbook on making bail applications

Call for newspapers to set the record straight on refugees and asylum seekers

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Date of publication

31 October 2012

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British Red Cross says more needs to be done to challenge unfair, inaccurate and negative newspaper coverage of refugees and asylum seekers

Reception conditions for asylum seekers: Better and more harmonised living standards and more effective rules for fighting abuse

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Date of publication

25 October 2012

Summary

Council of the European Union adopts a political agreement on the directive laying down standards for the reception of asylum seekers

Legal Services Consumer Panel research raises concern over legal advice available in complex asylum process

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Date of publication

19 October 2012

Summary

New research note finds processes for claiming asylum is "very complex" and there are some concerns about the quality of advice available to vulnerable asylum seekers

Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group publishes report on human trafficking

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Date of publication

18 October 2012

Summary

Government report finds that the number of people being trafficked into the UK is rising