ECtHR rules it is a violation of European Convention on Human Rights to dismiss an asylum claim without attempting to verify documents presented by the asylum seeker
Court of Justice of the European Union press release following the judgment in Case C-179/11 Cimade and GISTI v Ministre de L'Intérieur on Directive 2003/9/EC
Foreign Office in court to keep list of 44 countries with the worst immigration record a secret after information commissioner rules for a partial disclosure of the list
BID's new summary of detainees' experiences with legal advice released, UNCHR issues detailed detention guidelines and calls on states to make better use of alternatives
New Children’s Society report finds many of UKBA’s practices fail to take into account the needs of asylum-seeking children fleeing war, turmoil and violence
Media reports UKBA is planning mass removal of Tamils to Sri Lanka next week, as Freedom from Torture releases new briefing with evidence of torture of previous returnees
UKBA has revised its Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) guidance and issued new guidance on on how to handle applications for leave affected by the Supreme Court judgment in Alvi
UKBA press release on further changes to the Immigration Rules coming in from 6th September, including changes in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Alvi