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UN LGBT rights expert concerned by political discourse on refugees and asylum seekers in UK, says Illegal Migration Bill would be contrary to refugee law

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Date of publication

13 May 2023

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Independent expert on sexual orientation and gender identity comments on asylum issues following 10-day visit to the UK

Young Legal Aid Lawyers: Immigration and asylum legal aid practitioners face overwork and serious emotional and wellbeing concerns

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11 May 2023

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Jo Hynes of the Public Law Project authors new report on the crisis facing junior practitioners in the sector

House of Commons Library briefing provides overview of ‘no recourse to public funds’ condition imposed on migrants subject to immigration control

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10 May 2023

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Helpful and concise new briefing published ahead of Commons debate on NRPF tomorrow

Jo Wilding’s latest report details how local authorities benefit by funding immigration legal advice schemes

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Date of publication

09 May 2023

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42-page report published by Justice Together finds clear cost benefit in providing immigration advice

House of Lords Library publishes comprehensive briefing on the Illegal Migration Bill ahead of its second reading stage next week

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Date of publication

05 May 2023

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PoliticsHome reports that a Conservative peer predicts Bill will be "torn to shreds" in second chamber

Education Policy Institute highlights barriers to education for refugee and migrant children in the UK

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Date of publication

05 May 2023

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New report examines the impact of the Nationality and Borders Act on access to education

IOM and ODI say UK needs more balanced and evidence-based political debate around immigration and asylum

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Date of publication

02 May 2023

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New blog post warns UK's "increasingly toxic" political rhetoric on migration has harmful real world consequences

Illegal Migration Bill successfully voted through the House of Commons and now heads for the Lords

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Date of publication

26 April 2023

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By 289 votes to 230, MPs vote through the Government's legislation aimed at stopping small boat crossings

Migrant Voice finds hotel accommodation is having devastating consequences for mental and physical health of asylum seekers

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Date of publication

25 April 2023

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New report gives voice to asylum seekers impacted by huge increase in use of contingency accommodation

Equality and Human Rights Commission expresses serious concern over Illegal Migration Bill, warns it risks breaching UK’s international obligations

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Date of publication

24 April 2023

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Full text of briefing on the Bill by Britain's equality and human rights watchdog

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration examines Home Office Visas, Status and Information services in relation to visit visas

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Date of publication

24 April 2023

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Inspection report considers the replacement for Home Office's controversial ‘Streaming Tool’, suspended in 2020 following legal action

Book: The Galilee Bell: From Sanctuary to Asylum and Back – the Role of the Church

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Date of publication

20 April 2023

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A new book authored by former Deputy Chief Immigration Judge Geoffrey Care outlining the role of the church in providing sanctuary in the past and showing the link and approach to…

Human Rights Watch says Windrush compensation scheme fails to provide effective remedy for victims and is not fit for purpose

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Date of publication

20 April 2023

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Leading rights group publishes report detailing concerns with scheme set up for victims of the Windrush scandal

Home Office removes requirement for second check to be carried out on asylum and human rights claims certified as clearly unfounded

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Date of publication

17 April 2023

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Immigration minister announces reform to the process for certifying claims considered to be without substance

British Red Cross details how digital exclusion negatively impacts the health and well-being of asylum seekers

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Date of publication

17 April 2023

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New report describes how asylum seekers struggle to access the internet and lack digital tools