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Foreign aid watchdog says Government’s approach to asylum is ‘untenable’ as new backlog of cases left in limbo is building up fast

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Date of publication

11 April 2024

Summary

Independent Commission for Aid Impact publishes follow-up report on foreign aid spending on asylum seekers and refugees in UK

Court of Appeal disapproves of Tribunal's decision in Capparelli

Blog post

Date of publication

10 April 2024

Written by

Asad Ali Khan

HMI Prisons: December removal of immigration detainees to Albania well organised but too many were detained for too long

Latest news

Date of publication

10 April 2024

Summary

Inspection report published of operation to escort and remove 73 Albanian detainees from the UK via plane

The Strange Case of the Seven Year Child

Blog post

Date of publication

09 April 2024

Written by

Gary McIndoe, Latitude Law

Accommodation and financial support provided to asylum seekers explained in updated House of Commons Library research briefing

Latest news

Date of publication

09 April 2024

Summary

Concise and factual overview of the current levels of asylum support in the UK

Guidelines by University of Southampton and Shpresa Programme promote a trauma-informed approach to support young asylum seekers

Latest news

Date of publication

08 April 2024

Summary

New report recommends a humane approach to asylum, based on compassion and empathy

Refoulement As A Crime: Insights from the Asso28 Push-Back Case

Blog post

Date of publication

08 April 2024

Written by

Stefano Zirulia, University of Milan, via Verfassungsblog

Research report highlights risks of exploitation and debt bondage for migrant workers on the Seasonal Worker visa route

Latest news

Date of publication

04 April 2024

Summary

Focus on Labour Exploitation considers how Seasonal Worker Scheme can be made fairer for migrant workers

Lords committee criticises Home Office’s ‘unacceptable’ failure to fully assess impact of recent statements of changes to Immigration Rules

Latest news

Date of publication

03 April 2024

Summary

Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee examines March's HC 590 due to lack of sufficient information on changes

Unveiling Diplomatic Bias: The Case of Pakistani Visa Applicants in Europe

Blog post

Date of publication

02 April 2024

Written by

Bilal Zahoor

New reports by Scottish Government and LSE advocate improved support for asylum seekers and refugees

Latest news

Date of publication

02 April 2024

Summary

Updated refugee integration strategy for Scotland published; LSE details proactive responses to support asylum seekers in London

UN Human Rights Committee expresses deep concern over UK’s asylum legislation and calls for Rwanda bill to be withdrawn

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Date of publication

28 March 2024

Summary

Review of the UK concludes with UN committee highlighting numerous troubling aspects in immigration and asylum legislation

Hong Kong Watch: Young adults with BNO visas face huge barriers and high fees accessing universities in UK

Latest news

Date of publication

27 March 2024

Summary

British National (Overseas) visa holders ineligible for home fee status and pay international tuition fees

David Neal details ‘shocking’ findings over care visas and border security at City Airport in final reports as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

Latest news

Date of publication

26 March 2024

Summary

New inspection reports of immigration system relating to social care sector and Border Force operations at London airport

Major examination of UK asylum system by Commission on the Integration of Refugees recommends new approach with integration at its heart

Latest news

Date of publication

25 March 2024

Summary

New report sets out 16 evidence-based, economically costed, and practical recommendations to transform asylum