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New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules includes asylum changes to ‘deter claimants leaving safe third countries’

Thu, 10 December 2020: Brief new 10-page statement clarifies places and circumstances in which an asylum application 'may be properly made'

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration publishes review of Home Office country information on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression

Wed, 9 December 2020: Comprehensive review includes analysis of over 30 Home Office reports by immigration barrister Dr S Chelvan

Open Rights Group to support migrant and refugee sector in becoming better equipped to deal with issues around data and privacy

Mon, 7 December 2020: New report on data, privacy and the use of new technologies in the migrant and refugee sector

New immigration routes open as significant changes made to the Immigration Rules by HC 318 take effect

Wed, 2 December 2020: Government hails opening of the points-based immigration system

New Institute of Race Relations report chronicles 20 years of asylum seeker, migrant and refugee deaths in and around the English Channel

Mon, 30 November 2020: 'Deadly Crossings and the Militarisation of Britain’s Borders' is first English-language analysis of Channel-related deaths

Equality and Human Rights Commission finds Home Office hostile environment immigration policies failed to comply with equality law

Wed, 25 November 2020: EHRC says treatment of Windrush generation as a result of hostile environment is "shameful stain on British history"

Bail for Immigration Detainees publishes literature review documenting the impact that family separation has upon children

Wed, 25 November 2020: New research to help people demonstrate to the courts the impact their deportation will have upon their child

Public Accounts Committee finds new asylum accommodation and support contracts are yet to deliver what has been promised

Mon, 23 November 2020: Report raises concerns over new asylum contracts, including widespread use of hotels during Covid pandemic

President of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the Upper Tribunal issues amended Presidential Guidance Note on arrangements during the Covid-19 pandemic

Fri, 20 November 2020: Guidance amended after Justice Fordham finds previous call for cases to be usually made without a hearing was unlawful

ATLEU report highlights barriers faced by survivors of trafficking and slavery applying for compensation

Thu, 19 November 2020: Anti-trafficking charity finds compensation scheme not fit for purpose and claims that should be granted are being refused

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