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

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Date of publication

31 October 2024

Summary

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

Small Boats, Border Incredulity, and the Hostile Environment in Britain, 1967–1978

Blog post

Date of publication

31 October 2024

Written by

Rob Waters, Queen Mary University of London. Originally published in History Workshop Journal

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

Summary

£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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Future perspectives from past experience: Looking for clues as to how the public law case-law develops

Blog post

Date of publication

17 October 2024

Written by

The Hon. Mr Justice Fordham

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

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Date of publication

17 October 2024

Summary

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

Is ‘self-sponsorship’ possible under the Immigration Rules?

Blog post

Date of publication

15 October 2024

Written by

Natasha Willett, Latitude Law

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

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Date of publication

14 October 2024

Summary

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

Independent Monitoring Board highlights callous treatment at Gatwick family removal centre, calls for closure

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Date of publication

11 October 2024

Summary

2023 annual report published on little used pre-departure accommodation for families at Gatwick airport