The UK's asylum system is in crisis, but the government – not refugees – is to blame
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HM Inspectorate of Prisons releases timely inspection report on short-term holding facilities in Kent for migrants and asylum seekers, including at Manston
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July inspection report published, though situation at Manston has since significantly deteriorated
Ground-breaking new report examines the mental and physical effects of Global Positioning System (GPS) ankle tags on migrants
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BID, Medical Justice and the Public Law Project highlight human costs of tagging in the immigration system
Consultation opens on changes to First-tier (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and Upper Tribunal procedure rules due to the Nationality and Borders Act 2022
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First of two consultation opens, covers accelerated detained appeals, priority removal notices and age assessments
An overview of immigration routes to come to the UK
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Helena Sheizon, Kadmos Consultants
1,000+ Home Office decision-makers to aim for 4 decisions a week to tackle asylum backlog, as only 4 percent of 2021 Channel crossers’ claims have been processed
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Home Affairs Committee hears evidence from officials on current issues around small boat arrivals
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration releases four new inspection reports
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Asylum-seeking children in hotels; ILR applications under Appendix FM; Border controls in France; Country information on Afghanistan and China
Suella Braverman is reappointed as Home Secretary just days after her resignation for breaching the Ministerial Code
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A round-up of some of the new Home Secretary's quotes on immigration and asylum law
ATLEU: Lack of legal aid for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery is leading to destitution, homelessness, anxiety and mental health problems
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New report describes catastrophic impact of a legal advice system on the brink
New statement of changes to Immigration Rules introduces Temporary Permission to Stay for victims of trafficking and includes changes to Afghan and Ukraine schemes
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Numerous changes made to the Rules, taking effect at various dates from today onwards
House of Lords committee says use of a memorandum of understanding for agreement to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unacceptable
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International Agreements Committee publishes report of its inquiry into UK's migration partnership with Rwanda
Hundreds of asylum seekers eligible for compensation as High Court rules Home Office seizure of mobile phones in 2020 was a ‘failure of governance’
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Follow up to March 2022 judgment considers Secretary of State's conduct
Lunar House 40 Years On
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Gary McIndoe
HMI Prisons: Immigration detainees held in prisons struggle to obtain legal representation, contributing to ‘inexcusable’ prolonged detention
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Detainees in prison lack legal safeguards, face delays and inadequate case progression
The UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme is failing both refugees and their hosts – here’s why
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Nonhlanhla Dube via The Conversation