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IOM records large increase in migrant deaths and disappearances in 2016

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Date of publication

01 September 2016

Summary

Missing Migrants Project says worldwide deaths increased by 28% this year, Mediterranean sees 67% increase in fatalties

UN committee concerned by negative portrayal of immigrants and asylum seekers in UK media

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Date of publication

30 August 2016

Summary

Committee says EU referendum campaign contributed to a rise in racist hate speech and hate crimes

Latest ONS report shows small decline in net migration, asylum claims up by a third

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Date of publication

26 August 2016

Summary

Immigration decreases by 11,000 in the year ended March 2016, asylum claims increase by 34%

Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee looks at work migration to the UK

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Date of publication

25 August 2016

Summary

David Metcalf looks at work migration over past decade as he stands down as Chair of the MAC

Non-implementation of the European Court of Human Rights' judgments: our shared responsibility

Blog post

Date of publication

23 August 2016

Written by

Nils Muižnieks

UNHCR reports on progress to end the detention of asylum seekers and refugees

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Date of publication

23 August 2016

Summary

UK among 12 countries taking part in UNHCR 'Beyond Detention' strategy, report says progress made but more needs to be done

Resolution Foundation says immigration has little impact on wages, warns Brexit could lead to labour shortages

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Date of publication

19 August 2016

Summary

Think-tank says any wage boost from a Brexit fall in migration will be dwarfed by corresponding slowdown in the economy

Yvette Cooper calls on Government to speed up process of sanctuary for child refugees stranded in Calais

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Date of publication

16 August 2016

Summary

Cooper says disgraceful bureaucratic delays leave children in limbo in Calais jungle camp

British Red Cross: Revised Home Office policy guidance for family reunion a step forward for adult children

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Date of publication

11 August 2016

Summary

New Home Office guidance widens exceptional and compassionate circumstances for children over 18

How to apply UK Parliament's new(ish) human rights framework

Blog post

Date of publication

10 August 2016

Written by

Ben Amunwa, Law mostly

Chief Inspector of Prisons finds progress at Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre, but much remains to be done

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Date of publication

09 August 2016

Summary

Inspection report recommends that there should be a strict time limit on the length of immigration detention

High Court rules returns to Hungary under Dublin Regulation are unlawful

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Date of publication

08 August 2016

Summary

Mr. Justice Green finds that two Iranian asylum seekers would be at risk of refoulement if removed to Hungary

Case Preview: R (Agyarko) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Blog post

Date of publication

05 August 2016

Written by

Matrix Legal Support Service, UK Supreme Court Blog

Court of Appeal allows Home Office appeal against Tribunal's Calais decision

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Date of publication

02 August 2016

Summary

Refugee groups concerned as Home Office wins appeal against groundbreaking family reunification case

Joseph Rowntree Foundation examines impacts of international migration on UK poverty

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Date of publication

02 August 2016

Summary

New report looks ay how migration impacts on the labour market, the cost of living, public services and public finances