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Leveson report finds sensational or unbalanced reporting in relation to immigrants and asylum seekers is concerning

29 November 2012
Leveson report into press standards finds concerns over the reporting of ethnic minorities, immigrants and asylum seekers

The Independent Chief Inspector publishes an inspection report on Tier 4 of the UK Border Agency's Points Based System (Students)

29 November 2012
New report by the Chief Inspector raises a number of concerns over Tier 4 applications, including a backlog of 150,000 notifications about changes in students' circumstances

The Independent Chief Inspector publishes a report on the UK Border Agency's handling of legacy asylum and migration cases

22 November 2012
New report by John Vine finds significant failings in UKBA's handling of some unresolved cases

UKBA: Changes to the Immigration Rules

22 November 2012
UKBA press release outling the numerous latest changes to the Immigration Rules (to take effect from 13 December 2012)

Sir John Thomas warns any solicitor failing to make full and proper disclosure will in future be referred to the SRA

20 November 2012
Three immgration solictors responsible for "grave failure to disclose" named in High Court judgment, as Sir John Thomas warns any repeat in future will face SRA action

Cameron: government to "get a grip" of judicial reviews

19 November 2012
PM says many judical reviews are "completely pointless" and outlines changes to be made: they will cost more, less time to apply and fewer chances to appeal

Tribunal Finds that Unmarried Domestic Violence Survivors Have EU Law Rights

19 November 2012
AIRE Centre says ground-breaking decision finds the unmarried partner of a EEA national can retain residence rights in the UK if relationship breaks down due to domestic violence

Sir John Thomas warns representatives who lodge "meritless" legal challenges against removals

15 November 2012
Senior judge says late, meritless applications are an intolerable waste of public money, and those who fail to follow procedural requirements face referral to the SRA

Summary to Assist the Media: Mohammed Othman (Abu Qatada) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

13 November 2012
Official court summary on the SIAC's decision to allowed Abu Qatada's appeal against the Home Secretary's decision to refuse to revoke the deportation order against him

Border Agency's backlog spiralling out of control say Home Affairs Committee

08 November 2012
Parliament's Home Affairs Committee finds that the UKBA backlog is growing at an alarming rate and is also concerned about the quality of decision making

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