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Covid-19 and the immigration tribunals: a guide for appellants without representation

Wed, 29 April 2020: Following the unprecedented changes being made to the procedures in immigration tribunals, 1MCB Chambers has prepared a guide to assist unrepresented appellants.

Helen Bamber Foundation says survivors of modern slavery with insecure immigration status should be granted leave to remain

Wed, 29 April 2020: Report details how coronavirus has compounded risks and vulnerabilities for survivors of trafficking and slavery

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health calls for NHS charging regulations to be revoked; Home Secretary says Government reviewing health surcharge for migrant NHS workers

Mon, 27 April 2020: New research paper finds regulations are unworkable and are harming the health system

Hackney Migrant Centre highlights problems faced by migrant families with no recourse to public funds

Thu, 23 April 2020: Report looks at families' inability to access free school meals despite suffering poverty and insecurity

Covid-19 and the immigration tribunals: a working guide for representatives

Wed, 22 April 2020: Following the unprecedented changes being made to the procedures in immigration tribunals, 1MCB Chambers has prepared a guide to assist representatives.

JCWI to appeal to Supreme Court after Court of Appeal finds Right to Rent scheme is not unlawful

Tue, 21 April 2020: Secretary of State's appeal allowed, Court rules any discrimination is indirect and not intended

New UNHCR paper on good practice to address protection concerns in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic

Mon, 20 April 2020: UNHCR offers practical advice on respecting international refugee law and standards during pandemic

European Commission publishes new guidance on implementing EU rules on asylum in the context of the coronavirus pandemic

Fri, 17 April 2020: Guidance illustrates how to ensure continuity of procedures while protecting people's health and fundamental rights

Concern as Home Office publishes promotional material to help employers prepare for the new points-based immigration system

Tue, 14 April 2020: Business groups call for Government to rethink introduction of new system as world tackles coronavirus pandemic

Refugee Action’s collaborative new handbook details how refugee and asylum charities are addressing Covid-19 challenges

Wed, 8 April 2020: Coronavirus Asylum Handbook seeks to ensure refugees and asylum seekers get the support they need

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Best Practice Guide to Asylum and Human Rights Appeals, 2020 Edition
The current electronic version of the BPG by Mark Henderson, Rowena Moffatt and Alison Pickup freely available on EIN

ILPA + EIN Directory of experts
The ILPA Directory of Experts on Countries of Origin on the EIN public site

The financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas
House of Commons Library report on the minimum income threshold in the Immigration Rules, November 2017

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