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Migration Advisory Committee recommends Shortage Occupation List is abolished

04 October 2023
MAC not convinced that the list provides a sensible immigration solution to shortages in low-wage sectors

Government’s consultation response confirms legal aid fees for Illegal Migration Act work will rise by 15%

03 October 2023
Public Law Project says measures are a 'sticking plaster' that miss scale of legal aid problems

Refugee Council: 75% of asylum seekers crossing Channel would be recognised as refugees in UK

02 October 2023
Majority of top nationalities crossing the Channel have very high initial asylum grant rates

Solicitors Regulation Authority issues important warning notice reminding immigration lawyers of their obligations

27 September 2023
SRA reminds solicitors of their obligations to uphold the rule of law and act with honesty and integrity

UNHCR stresses Refugee Convention remains as relevant today as when adopted after Home Secretary says it is no longer fit for purpose

26 September 2023
Suella Braverman makes controversial speech arguing global asylum system has become unsustainable

New Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) guidance on electronic bundles and the use of CE-File

26 September 2023
The Hon. Mr Justice Dove issues updated guidance for users of the Upper Tribunal (IAC)

New Council of Europe legal study on the non-punishment principle for victims of human trafficking

21 September 2023
Detailed analysis of European Court of Human Rights judgment in case of V.C.L. and A.N. v. the United Kingdom

Brook House Inquiry finds detainees suffered unacceptable treatment due to serious failings at immigration removal centre in Gatwick

19 September 2023
Abuses at the IRC likely amounted to mistreatment contrary to Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights

Public Law Project starts legal action against Lord Chancellor after finding immigration and asylum legal aid sector has ‘collapsed’

19 September 2023
New report details how dwindling legal aid capacity is vastly outweighed by increased demand

Government to increase fees across immigration and nationality visa routes and services by up to 35% on 4 October

18 September 2023
Increase of 15% for work and visit visas, at least 20% for priority and study visas and certificates of sponsorship

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