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New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules released in case of a no-deal Brexit on 31 October

Thu, 24 October 2019: New 86-page statement makes major changes to Appendix EU

UNHCR releases three important new reports on the experiences of child asylum seekers and refugees in the UK

Thu, 24 October 2019: Reports examine the journey to the UK and the care and support given to unaccompanied children claiming asylum in the UK

House of Commons Library publishes new briefing on the UK’s future immigration system

Mon, 21 October 2019: Helpful overview of what is known about the Government's immigration proposals after Brexit

AIDA publishes comparative overview report on internal structures and available resources of various European asylum authorities

Fri, 18 October 2019: Report examines financing, staffing and training of asylum authorities and the tools used to decide applications

Maternity Action launches legal action over NHS charges for maternity care for destitute migrant women

Tue, 15 October 2019: Charity argues NHS charging regulations disproportionately impact pregnant women and Government is in breach of the Public Sector Equality Duty

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

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