Court of Justice rules on source of income for Derivative Residence applications
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The Independent: High Court to hear legal challenge over interviewing of failed asylum seekers by Zimbabwean government officials
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Court to examine the agreement between UK and Zimbabwean governments for return of failed asylum seekers
New guidance on respecting children's rights in return policies and practices published by UNICEF, IOM, ECRE and others
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Guidance for state authorities on the design and implementation of return procedures that are child rights compliant
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons publishes comprehensive inspection report of Brook House Immigration Removal Centre
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Concerns found include increase of self-harm, prison-like living accommodation, and blocking of websites such as Amnesty International
Joint report by Freedom from Torture and 7 other leading organisations calls for the overhaul of the "inhumane and inefficient" asylum system
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Refugee Council, Helen Bamber Foundation, JRS UK, JCWI, Refugee Action, Survivors Speak OUT and UKLGIG join Freedom from Torture for major new report
Metropolitan Community Church of North London report examines the multiple issues facing LGBT African asylum seekers in the UK
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Comprehensive new study finds LGBT African asylum seekers face discrimination and multiple financial, psychological and emotional difficulties
Law Society publishes new guidance for practitioners who may come into contact with victims of modern slavery
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Guidance helps legal professionals recognise and protect clients who are victims of modern slavery
New report from Maternity Action looks at the impact of NHS charges on maternity care
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Study finds NHS charging has detrimental effect on migrant women and health care professionals
Avoiding real injustices: re-opening finally determined civil appeals
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Ben Amunwa, Law mostly
Government announces the return of the two-year post-study work visa for international students
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New graduate route will start with 2020/21 intake of students and will not be capped or restricted by skills
Immigration Rules designed to keep families together cause families to be separated
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Gillian McCall, Richmond Chambers
New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules released
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Changes include Dublin Arrangements, Appendix EU, and amendments to business sectors, employment and talent categories
Home Secretary Priti Patel announces further details of Government's post-Brexit and post-'no deal' immigration plans
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Home Secretary commissions points based review from MAC and provides details of immediate immigration plans following a no deal scenario
UK and France risk putting more migrants in danger
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Damon Culbert, Axis Solicitors
New Refugee Action and NACCOM report finds refused asylum seekers face destitution and delays accessing asylum support
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Evidence from 200 asylum support applications finds people waiting up to seven times the recommended time limit