In R (Babbage) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 2995 (Admin), the Claimant applied for judicial review, claiming that his immigration detention from 27 February 2020 to 29 April 2021 had been unlawful and/or that there was a public law error relating…
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Citizens Advice report highlights the harm caused by the no recourse to public funds policy
06 December 2021: New research published following the first representative study on people with NRPFJoint Committee on Human Rights: Nationality and Borders Bill is littered with measures that are incompatible with human rights law and UK’s international obligations
01 December 2021: Important new report by Parliamentary committee examines Part 3 of Bill on immigration offences and enforcementReport says victims of sexual and gender-based violence are systematically let down by UK immigration and asylum policies and practices
30 November 2021: New research report by SEREDA academic project led by the University of Birmingham's Professor Jenny PhillimoreLegal opinion by Garden Court barristers finds Nationality and Borders Bill disproportionately disadvantages women seeking asylum
29 November 2021: Stephanie Harrison, Ubah Dirie, Emma Fitzsimons and Hannah Lynes prepare legal opinion for Women for Refugee WomenGuest blog
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Channel deaths: the UK has clear legal responsibilities towards people crossing in small boats
At least 27 people have drowned in the English Channel attempting to cross in a small boat. There were three children, seven women, one of whom was pregnant, and 17 men.
Although a joint search and rescue operation was seemingly launched in the narrow maritime area between the…
Nationality and Borders Bill threatens the rights of stateless children
Priti Patel's Nationality and Borders Bill has been controversial since its announcement to say the least. It has faced criticisms for its extremely harsh treatment of asylum seekers and refugees and its potential contribution to creating a hostile environment for migrants…
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Fratila and another (Respondents) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Appellant) [2021] UKSC 53
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MI (Pakistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 1711
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Agbabiaka (evidence from abroad; Nare guidance) [2021] UKUT 00286 (IAC)
Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
R (on the application of Majera (formerly SM (Rwanda)) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) [2021] UKSC 46
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KTT, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWHC 2722 (Admin)
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EASO Country Guidance: Syria - Common analysis and guidance note (November 2021) [2. Refugee status]
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet concludes her official visit to Burkina Faso
Country Policy and Information Note - Iraq: Perceived collaborators (November 2021)
Delays and Dilemmas: New Violence in Darfur and Uncertain Justice Efforts within Sudan's Fragile Transition
"No Forgiveness for People Like You": Executions and Enforced Disappearances in Afghanistan under the Taliban
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Social Security (Habitual Residence and Past Presence) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
SI 2021 No. 1034. These Regulations enable certain persons to access income-related benefits upon arrival in Great Britain from Afghanistan, provided they meet the other relevant entitlement conditions. Coming into force…
British Nationality Act 1981 (Immigration Rules Appendix EU) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
SI 2021 No. 743. This instrument seeks to prevent certain children born after 30th June 2021 from failing to acquire British citizenship as a result of their parents not having settled status at the time of their birth.…
Immigration (Restrictions on Employment and Residential Accommodation) (Prescribed Requirements and Codes of Practice) and Licensing Act 2003 (Personal and Premises Licences) (Forms) Order 2021
SI 2021 No. 689. This Order makes a number of changes to the documents which can be produced in order to evidence an individual's right to work in the United Kingdom or enter into a tenancy agreement in England. Coming…
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