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The Independent: High Court to hear legal challenge over interviewing of failed asylum seekers by Zimbabwean government officials

Tue, 1 October 2019: Court to examine the agreement between UK and Zimbabwean governments for return of failed asylum seekers

New guidance on respecting children's rights in return policies and practices published by UNICEF, IOM, ECRE and others

Mon, 30 September 2019: Guidance for state authorities on the design and implementation of return procedures that are child rights compliant

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons publishes comprehensive inspection report of Brook House Immigration Removal Centre

Thu, 26 September 2019: Concerns found include increase of self-harm, prison-like living accommodation, and blocking of websites such as Amnesty International

Joint report by Freedom from Torture and 7 other leading organisations calls for the overhaul of the "inhumane and inefficient" asylum system

Mon, 23 September 2019: Refugee Council, Helen Bamber Foundation, JRS UK, JCWI, Refugee Action, Survivors Speak OUT and UKLGIG join Freedom from Torture for major new report

Metropolitan Community Church of North London report examines the multiple issues facing LGBT African asylum seekers in the UK

Thu, 19 September 2019: Comprehensive new study finds LGBT African asylum seekers face discrimination and multiple financial, psychological and emotional difficulties

Law Society publishes new guidance for practitioners who may come into contact with victims of modern slavery

Tue, 17 September 2019: Guidance helps legal professionals recognise and protect clients who are victims of modern slavery

New report from Maternity Action looks at the impact of NHS charges on maternity care

Mon, 16 September 2019: Study finds NHS charging has detrimental effect on migrant women and health care professionals

Government announces the return of the two-year post-study work visa for international students

Fri, 13 September 2019: New graduate route will start with 2020/21 intake of students and will not be capped or restricted by skills

New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules released

Mon, 9 September 2019: Changes include Dublin Arrangements, Appendix EU, and amendments to business sectors, employment and talent categories

Home Secretary Priti Patel announces further details of Government's post-Brexit and post-'no deal' immigration plans

Mon, 9 September 2019: Home Secretary commissions points based review from MAC and provides details of immediate immigration plans following a no deal scenario

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