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Jo Wilding continues to chronicle growing deficit in immigration and asylum legal aid, calls for a ‘demarketised’ system

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Date of publication

12 November 2024

Summary

Former Garden Court barrister finds 57% of asylum applicants in England and Wales are now unable to secure legal aid representation

New report concludes UK asylum system deepens trauma for women survivors of sexual violence and abuse

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Date of publication

08 November 2024

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Rape Crisis England & Wales and Imkaan highlight how women do not feel safe when seeking asylum

Afghan Pro Bono Initiative finds UK’s resettlement schemes still plagued by delays and inconsistent decision-making

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Date of publication

05 November 2024

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New report provides detailed overview of developments in immigration routes and resettlement schemes for Afghan refugees

Notice for EIN members: Changes to bundle functionality in response to new Tribunal requirements

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Date of publication

04 November 2024

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Information on new features and functions to help our members meet the new bundle rules

Significant changes in new First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) practice direction

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Date of publication

01 November 2024

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Bundle page limits introduced for appeal skeleton arguments, expert reports, and background country information

New NAO overview shows Home Office total spending on asylum and migration for 2023-24

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Date of publication

30 October 2024

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£4.7 billion spent on asylum support in 2023-24, representing less than 0.5% of all government spending

Immigration inspector highlights numerous concerns over use of contingency asylum accommodation

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Date of publication

29 October 2024

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Inspection finds poor quality data collection, insufficient stakeholder engagement, and limited communication with asylum seekers

Council of Europe anti-racism body calls on UK to extend 28-day move-on period for new refugees as a priority

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Date of publication

25 October 2024

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European Commission against Racism and Intolerance publishes monitoring report, makes move-on extension a priority recommendation

Home Secretary announces new Windrush Commissioner and re-establishment of Home Office’s Windrush Unit

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Date of publication

24 October 2024

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Yvette Cooper says new government initiatives to deliver Windrush justice must drive enduring change that matters

Government confirms changes to move-on period for newly recognised refugees amid transition to eVisas

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Date of publication

23 October 2024

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New refugees will get UKVI account and eVisa within 14 days of a positive decision

Updated Commons Library briefing explains immigration and nationality requirements for serving in UK armed forces

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Date of publication

23 October 2024

Summary

Helpful overview of who can serve in the armed forces and how non-British citizens can apply for permanent residency in UK

New JCWI practical guide launched to help migrants access legal support and understand their rights

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Date of publication

21 October 2024

Summary

Step-by-step access to justice toolkit available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Tamil, and Urdu

Young Roots calls for improved decision-making in age assessments of young asylum seekers

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Date of publication

18 October 2024

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New analysis finds age assessments vary greatly, and too often lack fairness, nuance and good reasoning

Immigration policies undermine UK’s fight against modern slavery, House of Lords committee finds

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Date of publication

17 October 2024

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Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee urges new government to change UK's approach and prioritise protecting modern slavery victims

Mental health consequences of recent asylum legislation considered in new RCPsych report

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Date of publication

14 October 2024

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Royal College of Psychiatrists stresses governments have a moral obligation to ensure all immigration legislation protects those with mental illness