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European Court of Justice rules self-employed EU citizens can retain worker rights if unemployed

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27 December 2017

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Self-employed Romanian plasterer is able to retain right of residence in Ireland

Human Rights Watch says asylum seekers are living in desperate conditions in Calais

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20 December 2017

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More than 500 migrants and asylum seekers face winter weather and ongoing police violence

UK Visas and Immigration extends Tier 4 visa pilot for international Masters students

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19 December 2017

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Pilot scheme which streamlines visa application process now extended to 23 further universities

Charities call for asylum accommodation system that is fair, accountable and fit for purpose

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15 December 2017

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Thirty three asylum and refugee support charities write an open letter to the Home Secretary

New practice note on immigration appeals from the Law Society

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11 December 2017

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Intended for all solicitors undertaking appeals in the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)

Immigration minister announces new Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

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07 December 2017

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Includes changes to immigration bail, electronic entry clearance, Tiers 1, 2 and 4

British Medical Association report calls for immigration detention to be phased out

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05 December 2017

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BMA concerned that health needs of migrants and asylum seekers cannot be met in detention centres

Bar Council report says immigration detainees struggle to secure legal representation

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04 December 2017

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Migrants are being held in detention without adequate access to the courts or legal help

BBC reveals big variations in success rate of asylum appeals at different hearing centres

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30 November 2017

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A lack of legal representation found to be a key factor for low success rate

Independent Chief Inspector finds Home Office struggles to keep on top of asylum claims

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29 November 2017

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Inspection report on asylum intake and casework says plans for improvement need to be to accelerated

Detention Action says UK continues to fail victims of trafficking

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27 November 2017

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Campaign group finds Home Office conflict of interest prevents victims from receiving correct protection

Test case in High Court seeks to overturn high fees for children registering for British citizenship

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23 November 2017

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Groups argue Home Office is profiteering and denying children their rights by charging fee of £1,000

Campaign group launches legal challenge against collection of data on school children's nationality

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21 November 2017

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Against Borders for Children to go to court to stop 'toxic' policy

House of Commons Library updates briefing on financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas

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17 November 2017

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Briefing updated to take into account August's changes to the Immigration Rules

Asylum Aid looks at experiences of women asylum seekers in the First-Tier Tribunal

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17 November 2017

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Important new report analyses factors leading to successful appeals