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How the British press has undermined the ECHR over many years: new study

By Ekaterina Balabanova, University of Liverpool & Gemma Horton, University of Sheffield. Originally published on The Conversation,
The UK's immigration and asylum bill has proposed restricting how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is interpreted and applied in the UK to make it easier to deport migrants. For years, critics have argued that the ECHR undermines the UK's border security by prohibiting…

The End of 5-Year ILR? ‘Earned Settlement’ Explained

By Adam Pipe,
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In this video, barrister Adam Pipe provides an essential update on the government's proposals to end the traditional 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). He breaks down the new 10-year baseline for "earned settlement," factors that could fast-track or delay your status, and the latest crucial pushback from the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee report.

The new Immigration and Asylum Bill, a broken time machine

By Zoe Bantleman, University of Oxford and Alex Papasotiriou, Richmоnd Chambers,
‘We all have our time machines, don’t we? Those that take us back are memories’, once wrote the science fiction novelist, H. G. Wells. [1]In the case of the Government, memories of the adjudicator system are insufficient. Instead, the Immigration and Asylum Bill, introduced on 30 June…

Not a Return, Rather an Abduction

By Dana Schmalz, Max Planck Institute. Originally published on Verfassungsblog,
On June 17, 2026, the European Parliament approved the new so-called Return Regulation with the votes of the conservative and far-right political groups. All that remains is formal adoption by the Council. Under the Regulation, people can be sent against their will to a country they…

UK Spouse Visa 2025/2026: A Guide for Non-UK Nationals

By Adam Bernard Solicitors,
Bringing a partner to live with you in the UK is one of the most important legal steps a family can take — and one where mistakes are costly. This guide covers everything non-UK nationals need to know about the UK spouse visa process.Who Can Apply?The UK spouse visa (formally the UK…

What do Home Office reforms mean for refugee children growing up in poverty?

By Ilona Pinter, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE),
The reforms to asylum and refugee policy anounced by the Home Office are already having a negative impact on asylum seekers and those with refugee status, even before they have been implemented. Ilona Pinter brings some first person testimonials about how these reforms are affecting…
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