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

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Date of publication

21 October 2019

Summary

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

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Date of publication

18 October 2019

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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

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Date of publication

15 October 2019

Summary

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

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Date of publication

14 October 2019

Summary

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

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Date of publication

11 October 2019

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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

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Date of publication

10 October 2019

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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

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Date of publication

07 October 2019

Summary

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'

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Date of publication

04 October 2019

Summary

Mr Justice Supperstone finds immigration exemption is not unlawful and provides adequate safeguards

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

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Date of publication

01 October 2019

Summary

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

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Date of publication

30 September 2019

Summary

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

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Date of publication

26 September 2019

Summary

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

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Date of publication

23 September 2019

Summary

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

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Date of publication

19 September 2019

Summary

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

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Date of publication

17 September 2019

Summary

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

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Date of publication

16 September 2019

Summary

Study finds NHS charging has detrimental effect on migrant women and health care professionals