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Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration publishes review of Home Office country information on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression

09 December 2020
Comprehensive review includes analysis of over 30 Home Office reports by immigration barrister Dr S Chelvan

Open Rights Group to support migrant and refugee sector in becoming better equipped to deal with issues around data and privacy

07 December 2020
New report on data, privacy and the use of new technologies in the migrant and refugee sector

New immigration routes open as significant changes made to the Immigration Rules by HC 318 take effect

02 December 2020
Government hails opening of the points-based immigration system

New Institute of Race Relations report chronicles 20 years of asylum seeker, migrant and refugee deaths in and around the English Channel

30 November 2020
'Deadly Crossings and the Militarisation of Britain’s Borders' is first English-language analysis of Channel-related deaths

Bail for Immigration Detainees publishes literature review documenting the impact that family separation has upon children

25 November 2020
New research to help people demonstrate to the courts the impact their deportation will have upon their child

Equality and Human Rights Commission finds Home Office hostile environment immigration policies failed to comply with equality law

25 November 2020
EHRC says treatment of Windrush generation as a result of hostile environment is "shameful stain on British history"

Public Accounts Committee finds new asylum accommodation and support contracts are yet to deliver what has been promised

23 November 2020
Report raises concerns over new asylum contracts, including widespread use of hotels during Covid pandemic

President of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the Upper Tribunal issues amended Presidential Guidance Note on arrangements during the Covid-19 pandemic

20 November 2020
Guidance amended after Justice Fordham finds previous call for cases to be usually made without a hearing was unlawful

ATLEU report highlights barriers faced by survivors of trafficking and slavery applying for compensation

19 November 2020
Anti-trafficking charity finds compensation scheme not fit for purpose and claims that should be granted are being refused

New British Red Cross report finds too many families face risks and difficulties applying for refugee family reunion visas

16 November 2020
Reports calls on the Home Office to make visa application process safer and more accessible

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