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ECRE criticises EU's 'celebratory tone' over fall in asylum applications in 2018

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20 February 2019

Summary

10% decrease last year continues trend of falling applications for international protection

Hungarian Helsinki Committee says de facto detention of asylum seekers upon entry in the EU undermines the right to liberty

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18 February 2019

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Report examines increasing use of detention in Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary and Italy

JCWI and Global Future release new reports on Brexit's impact on immigration

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13 February 2019

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JCWI recommends changes to settled status, Global Future examines White Paper immigration system

Ministry of Justice publishes long-awaited review into legal aid, proposes no significant changes for immigration

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11 February 2019

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Report examines impact of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012

Joint Committee on Human Rights says immigration detention carries too high a human and financial cost and must be reformed

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Date of publication

07 February 2019

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Important new report calls for major reforms, including time limit and independent decision-making

How much money do you need to sponsor a family member?

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Date of publication

07 February 2019

Written by

Shara Pledger, Latitude Law

UN Special Rapporteurs criticise use of terrorism-related legislation to prosecute 'Stansted 15' anti-deportation protestors

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Date of publication

07 February 2019

Summary

Five UN experts say charges could deter others from taking action to protect asylum seekers

Latest report by Independent Chief Inspector looks at Home Office collaborative working with other government departments

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Date of publication

04 February 2019

Summary

David Bolt concerned by lack of overarching strategy for collaborations

Government outlines its plans for EU immigration in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit

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Date of publication

29 January 2019

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Visas would be required for stays of 3 months or more from 30 March

Leaked document reveals Home Office concerns over asylum delays, while legal challenge over child delays set to go ahead

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28 January 2019

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BBC says Home Office worried about "unacceptably high" asylum backlog

British Future warns of potential problems with the EU Settlement Scheme as Home Office finds second test phase was a success

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Date of publication

24 January 2019

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Think-tank says Government should make sure the scheme works as well as possible from the start

Law Commission launches consultation on simplifying the Immigration Rules

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Date of publication

21 January 2019

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Consultation to run until 26 April 2019 and aims to make Rules clear and comprehensible

Why the UK should stay within the EU's asylum system after Brexit

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Date of publication

21 January 2019

Written by

Ali Bilgic, via The Conversation

Permission granted for judicial review against 2018 Data Protection Act's immigration exemption

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Date of publication

21 January 2019

Summary

Mr Justice Ouseley says legal challenge by Open Rights Group and the3million will go ahead

Government to grant appeal rights for EEA extended family members refused a residence card

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Date of publication

14 January 2019

Summary

Garden Court Chambers says Secretary of State today invited claimant in test case to withdraw judicial review