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New Bail Observation Project report examines immigration bail hearings at Taylor House

Mon, 14 October 2019: Issues covered include the use of videolink, the roles of interpreters, judges and HOPOs, legal representation, and accommodation

House of Lords European Union Committee considers what Brexit will mean for refugee protection and asylum policy

Fri, 11 October 2019: Comprehensive new report finds UK departure from Dublin System could have significant humanitarian impact on separated refugee families

Home Secretary announces over 1.8 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme, but rights groups concerned by prospect of a no-deal Brexit

Thu, 10 October 2019: the3million says 'no deal' has instilled fear, Public Law Project updates its briefing on EU citizen's rights in event of no deal

United Nations releases new handbook on the rights of children affected by the foreign-fighter phenomenon

Mon, 7 October 2019: Handbook aimed at legal professionals and policymakers to help ensure that all children's rights are protected

Open Rights Group and the3million to appeal after High Court dismisses challenge over the Data Protection Act's 'immigration exemption'

Fri, 4 October 2019: Mr Justice Supperstone finds immigration exemption is not unlawful and provides adequate safeguards

The Independent: High Court to hear legal challenge over interviewing of failed asylum seekers by Zimbabwean government officials

Tue, 1 October 2019: Court to examine the agreement between UK and Zimbabwean governments for return of failed asylum seekers

New guidance on respecting children's rights in return policies and practices published by UNICEF, IOM, ECRE and others

Mon, 30 September 2019: Guidance for state authorities on the design and implementation of return procedures that are child rights compliant

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons publishes comprehensive inspection report of Brook House Immigration Removal Centre

Thu, 26 September 2019: Concerns found include increase of self-harm, prison-like living accommodation, and blocking of websites such as Amnesty International

Joint report by Freedom from Torture and 7 other leading organisations calls for the overhaul of the "inhumane and inefficient" asylum system

Mon, 23 September 2019: Refugee Council, Helen Bamber Foundation, JRS UK, JCWI, Refugee Action, Survivors Speak OUT and UKLGIG join Freedom from Torture for major new report

Metropolitan Community Church of North London report examines the multiple issues facing LGBT African asylum seekers in the UK

Thu, 19 September 2019: Comprehensive new study finds LGBT African asylum seekers face discrimination and multiple financial, psychological and emotional difficulties

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