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Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration finds 2018-19 was "a particularly difficult year" for the Home Office

Mon, 8 July 2019: David Bolt says his inspections for 2018-19 hampered by a lack of staff and Home Office focus on Windrush and Brexit

Detention Action writes to Legal Aid Agency with serious concerns over the quality of legal advice available to immigration detainees

Thu, 4 July 2019: Charity says 2018 changes have led to inadequate legal advice from inexperienced solicitors

Jesuit Refugee Service UK publishes report examining the impact of destitution and detention on asylum seekers

Tue, 2 July 2019: Catholic charity finds the asylum system can dehumanise, erode and deny human dignity

Work and Pensions Committee criticises Government's "shameful" approach to 28-day move on period for new refugees

Thu, 27 June 2019: Committee says the 28 day period isn’t long enough to access desperately needed support

Law Society and ILPA back MPs' call for an urgent investigation into the Home Office's partnership with Sopra Steria

Mon, 24 June 2019: New visa service criticised for lack of free appointments, “extortionate” fees and long travel distances

Refugee Action says Government must invest more in English lessons for refugees and asylum seekers

Mon, 24 June 2019: Report finds majority of refugees feel they don't receive sufficient English lessons

UNHCR and Refugee Council welcome new UK scheme to resettle thousands of refugees from 2020

Wed, 19 June 2019: Sajid Javid says UK will aim to resettle 5,000 refugees in first year of scheme in 2020

UN Special Rapporteur on racism says UK must urgently abandon 'hostile environment' immigration strategy

Mon, 17 June 2019: Report warns Government policies violate international human rights law and undermine racial equality

Important new research by Jo Wilding finds market failure in immigration and asylum legal aid

Thu, 13 June 2019: Report identifies multiple problems in both availability and quality of services

Tribunal Procedural Committee decides fast-tracked immigration appeals should not be reintroduced

Wed, 12 June 2019: Outcome of consultation rejects replacement fast-track system for those in detention

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Best Practice Guide to Asylum and Human Rights Appeals, 2018 Edition
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Best Practice Guide to Asylum and Human Rights Appeals, 2003 Edition
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