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Report details challenges of 28-day ‘move-on’ period for newly-recognised refugees in Oxford

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Date of publication

30 July 2024

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Asylum Welcome and of SOAS University of London find an alarming proportion of new refugees experience homelessness

Asylum seekers’ right to work explained in newly updated House of Commons Library briefing

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Date of publication

26 July 2024

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Report examines policy preventing asylum seekers from working unless they have been waiting over 12 months for a decision

New judicial Bench Book gives guidance to ensure courts and tribunals are fair for all, including migrants and asylum seekers

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Date of publication

26 July 2024

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Judicial College publishes updated Equal Treatment Bench Book to inform, assist and guide judges on principles of fair treatment and equality

Easy-to-understand overview of the Immigration Rules published by House of Commons Library

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Date of publication

25 July 2024

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New research briefing provides basic explanation of the Rules, the procedure for changes, and scrutiny of the changes

European Commission takes next steps over UK’s failure to comply with free movement law for EU citizens

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Date of publication

25 July 2024

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UK given two months to respond to accusations of continued free movement failures before possible court action

Home Secretary delivers asylum update to Parliament, announcing end of retrospective nature of ‘unworkable’ Illegal Migration Act

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Date of publication

22 July 2024

Summary

Yvette Cooper outlines steps Labour government will take to restore order to asylum system

Prime Minister announces turning of the page on policy of higher and higher immigration at Skills England launch

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Date of publication

22 July 2024

Summary

New body will work with Migration Advisory Committee to identify and address current and future skills gaps

Collapse in immigration and asylum legal aid in Wales documented by Bevan Foundation

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Date of publication

22 July 2024

Summary

Snapshot report by Welsh think tank highlights 60% reduction in immigration legal aid provision since 2018

Unlawful use of hotels to house child asylum seekers increased risk of trafficking and exploitation

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Date of publication

19 July 2024

Summary

ECPAT UK and University College London examine risks of Home Office child hotels in operation between July 2021 and January 2024

King’s Speech announces new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

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Date of publication

17 July 2024

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Government to introduce bill to modernise the asylum and immigration system and establish new Border Security Command

British Red Cross reviews Homes for Ukraine visa scheme, identifies successes and challenges

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Date of publication

16 July 2024

Summary

New report looks at what can be learned about solutions to refugee accommodation from Ukraine response

House of Lords Library sets out Government’s immigration and asylum policy commitments ahead of King’s Speech

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Date of publication

15 July 2024

Summary

Border Security Bill expected in Wednesday's King's Speech, with new powers to enable authorities to treat people smugglers like terrorists

UNHCR issues important recommendations on asylum and refugees for UK’s new Labour government

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Date of publication

12 July 2024

Summary

UN refugee agency calls on Government to repeal Illegal Migration Act and restore access to a fairer and more efficient asylum system

SMF report explores problems caused by UK’s rapid rise in international student numbers

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Date of publication

11 July 2024

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Social Market Foundation highlights 'overexpansion and overreliance' following 2019 student visa reforms

HMI Prisons says ‘shocking’ conditions at Harmondsworth immigration removal centre are worst ever witnessed

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Date of publication

09 July 2024

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Prisons watchdog publishes highly critical inspection report following visit to detention centre at Heathrow