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Latest ONS migration statistics show EU net migration at lowest level since 2009, non-EU migration at highest level since 2004

Thu, 28 February 2019: Net migration in the year ending September 2018 estimated at +283,000

Free Movement publishes briefing by Dr Judith Reynolds on communicating with foreign language-speaking clients

Mon, 25 February 2019: Guide for immigration law practitioners offers practical advice and tips

European Asylum Support Office publishes practical guide on the best interests of the child

Mon, 25 February 2019: New 48-page guide aims to ensure child’s best interests are given primary consideration

Project 17 looks at migrant children's experiences of the hostile environment

Thu, 21 February 2019: Report finds children living in families with no recourse to public funds struggle to acess support

ECRE criticises EU's 'celebratory tone' over fall in asylum applications in 2018

Wed, 20 February 2019: 10% decrease last year continues trend of falling applications for international protection

Hungarian Helsinki Committee says de facto detention of asylum seekers upon entry in the EU undermines the right to liberty

Mon, 18 February 2019: Report examines increasing use of detention in Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary and Italy

JCWI and Global Future release new reports on Brexit's impact on immigration

Wed, 13 February 2019: JCWI recommends changes to settled status, Global Future examines White Paper immigration system

Ministry of Justice publishes long-awaited review into legal aid, proposes no significant changes for immigration

Mon, 11 February 2019: Report examines impact of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012

Joint Committee on Human Rights says immigration detention carries too high a human and financial cost and must be reformed

Thu, 7 February 2019: Important new report calls for major reforms, including time limit and independent decision-making

UN Special Rapporteurs criticise use of terrorism-related legislation to prosecute 'Stansted 15' anti-deportation protestors

Thu, 7 February 2019: Five UN experts say charges could deter others from taking action to protect asylum seekers

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