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EC publishes draft proposals for a new settlement for the UK within the EU
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EC proposes "emergency brake" on migrant benefits and changes to stop abuse of free movement via marriage
Right to Rent scheme applies to the whole of England from today
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Scheme goes live across England as Residential Landlords Association warns 70% of landlords do not understand their new obligations
Court of Appeal gives further guidance on deportation of foreign criminals and Article 8
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Court allows Secretary of State's appeal against Upper Tribunal determination and gives guidance on exceptional circumstances
EASO launches online tool to help identify asylum seekers with special needs
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New website to assist with identification of special needs in the asylum procedure and reception context
Supreme Court dismisses appeals by EU nationals against refusal of benefits
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Court rules refusal of income support and housing assistance to EU citizens was lawful
Home Office: New English language requirement for family route migrants
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Non-EEA national partners and parents to require level A2 English to qualify for further leave to remain
Tribunal orders that four Syrians living in Calais camp should be brought to UK
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Immigration and Asylum Tribunal orders Home Office to hear asylum claims of four Syrians as Dublin system is not working
Migration Advisory Committee recommends higher salary thresholds for Tier 2 of the points-based system
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MAC releases review of Tier 2, recommends increase in salary threshold and charge of £1,000 per year per worker
Solicitors Regulation Authority releases report on quality of legal services for asylum seekers
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SRA and Legal Ombudsman commission report to assess quality of legal advice provided to asylum seekers by solicitors
Law Society publishes comprehensive practice note on immigration judicial review
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Practice note provides Law Society's view of good practice for practitioners bringing immigration judicial review claims
Home Office releases Shaw review into the welfare of vulnerable persons in immigration detention
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Stephen Shaw's comprehensive 349-page review of immigration detention published
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Paola Pace and Kristi Severance, Forced Migration Review
Council of Europe: Asylum seekers returned to Hungary face human rights violations
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Commissioner for Human Rights says Hungary is not in compliance with international and European human rights standards
UK Visas and Immigration announces proposed immigration fees for 2016-17
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New fees for visas, immigration and nationality applications published