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Fast-track deportation of foreign nationals declared unlawful

26 July 2010: The fast-track deportation of foreign nationals refused permission to remain in the UK has been declared unlawful by the High Court. A judge ruled that the Home Office policy meant people were being given "little or no notice" of removal and were deprived of access to justice.

Supreme Court rules in favour of gay asylum seekers

07 July 2010: The Supreme Court of the United Kingom has unanimously ruled that two gay men from Iran and Cameroon have the right to asylum in Britain.

UK Anti-trafficking measures 'not fit for purpose' and breach international law

16 June 2010: A major new report by the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group finds that the UK’s new anti-trafficking measures are “not fit for purpose” and the government is breaching its obligations under the European Convention against Trafficking.

CHRISTOPHER EDGE MA LLB (1965-2007); Obituary

A conscientious student of human rights law, generous supporter of human rights organisations and exceptional voluntary editorial assistant to EIN. Died tragically, June 8th 2007.

MICHAEL O'DONNELL: A Tribute

Michael O'Donnell: Born 6th October 1967, Hammersmith, London. Died 17th December 2005, Palolem, Goa.<br /> A recognition of his loss, by Lee Jackson, Mitre House Chambers and details of the 'Michael O'Donnell Donation Fund'.

To Mark Jennings - A Tribute

"Mark Jennings, who has died aged 49, will be remembered as a passionate civil and human rights campaigner and researcher, who fought for the freedom of UK residents imprisoned without trial by the Bush administration at Guantánamo Bay..." (Celia Jennings in the Guardian)

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Best Practice Guide to Asylum and Human Rights Appeals, 2022 Edition
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ILPA + EIN Directory of experts
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The financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas
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