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Latest ONS migration statistics show EU net migration at lowest level since 2009, non-EU migration at highest level since 2004

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28 February 2019

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Net migration in the year ending September 2018 estimated at +283,000

Free Movement publishes briefing by Dr Judith Reynolds on communicating with foreign language-speaking clients

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25 February 2019

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Guide for immigration law practitioners offers practical advice and tips

European Asylum Support Office publishes practical guide on the best interests of the child

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25 February 2019

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New 48-page guide aims to ensure child’s best interests are given primary consideration

Project 17 looks at migrant children's experiences of the hostile environment

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21 February 2019

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Report finds children living in families with no recourse to public funds struggle to acess support

ECRE criticises EU's 'celebratory tone' over fall in asylum applications in 2018

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20 February 2019

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10% decrease last year continues trend of falling applications for international protection

Hungarian Helsinki Committee says de facto detention of asylum seekers upon entry in the EU undermines the right to liberty

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18 February 2019

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Report examines increasing use of detention in Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary and Italy

JCWI and Global Future release new reports on Brexit's impact on immigration

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13 February 2019

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JCWI recommends changes to settled status, Global Future examines White Paper immigration system

Ministry of Justice publishes long-awaited review into legal aid, proposes no significant changes for immigration

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11 February 2019

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Report examines impact of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012

Joint Committee on Human Rights says immigration detention carries too high a human and financial cost and must be reformed

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07 February 2019

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Important new report calls for major reforms, including time limit and independent decision-making

UN Special Rapporteurs criticise use of terrorism-related legislation to prosecute 'Stansted 15' anti-deportation protestors

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07 February 2019

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Five UN experts say charges could deter others from taking action to protect asylum seekers

Latest report by Independent Chief Inspector looks at Home Office collaborative working with other government departments

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04 February 2019

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David Bolt concerned by lack of overarching strategy for collaborations

Government outlines its plans for EU immigration in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit

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29 January 2019

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Visas would be required for stays of 3 months or more from 30 March

Leaked document reveals Home Office concerns over asylum delays, while legal challenge over child delays set to go ahead

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28 January 2019

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BBC says Home Office worried about "unacceptably high" asylum backlog

British Future warns of potential problems with the EU Settlement Scheme as Home Office finds second test phase was a success

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24 January 2019

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Think-tank says Government should make sure the scheme works as well as possible from the start

Law Commission launches consultation on simplifying the Immigration Rules

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21 January 2019

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Consultation to run until 26 April 2019 and aims to make Rules clear and comprehensible