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Commission publishes research on European Court of Human Rights judgments relating to UK government

19 April 2012
Equality and Human Rights Commission research report shows that just a tiny minority of European Court of Human Rights rulings are against the UK government and only three per cent were declared admissible.

Justice Secretary opening remarks to Brighton conference

19 April 2012
Kenneth Clarke's opening remarks to the Brighton conference on the European Court of Human Rights

Human Rights Watch: Council of Europe should shelve risky Court reforms

17 April 2012
Human Rights Watch calls on Council of Europe member states to reject proposed UK changes to the European Court of Human Rights

Inderpal Rahal Memorial Trust announce 2012 award details

16 April 2012
The trust set up in memory of the young barrister Inderpal Rahal offers up to two awards of £2,000 each. The closing date for this year is 25th May.

MPs call on Home Office to take direct responsibility for Borders 'Agency'

11 April 2012
Home Affairs Committee releases new report on the UK Border Agency and finds concerns with foreign prisoners, asylum legacy cases and other issues

EU Member States may impose criminal penalties for aiding illegal immigration when visas fraudulently obtained

10 April 2012
European Court of Justice press release following ruling in Vo (Case C-83/12) on fraudulent visas

Annual Tier 2 limit announcement

04 April 2012
Rules have been laid in Parliament confirming changes to Tier 2 of the Points Based System

Tier 1 (Post Study Work) applications will not be accepted after 5 April 2012

03 April 2012
On 6 April 2012 the Tier 1 (Post-study work) route will close. If you wish to apply for permission to stay in the UK under Tier 1 (Post-study work), your application must be submitted by 5 April 2012.

Support for victims of domestic violence extended

02 April 2012
Help for migrants forced to flee their relationships as a result of domestic violence is being made permanently available from 1st April 2012.

New versions of application forms if you apply on or after 6 April 2012

01 April 2012
New forms for applications under the Points Based System and several other immigration categories will be published on 5 April 2012. These new forms must be used for applications on and after 6 April 2012.

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