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JCWI calls for minimum income requirement to be suspended due to economic impacts of Covid-19 pandemic

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Date of publication

11 May 2020

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Charity says it has seen a huge surge in enquiries from desperately worried families, including key workers

High Court rules that ‘no recourse to public funds’ condition on migrants on 10-year route to settlement breaches Article 3 and is unlawful

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Date of publication

07 May 2020

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Court ruling requires aspects of the policy to be amended to avoid imminent destitution

Children’s Society finds ‘no recourse to public funds’ leaves thousands of children growing up in long-term poverty

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Date of publication

06 May 2020

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Comprehensive new report released as High Court hearing on NRPF begins

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration publishes inspection report on Adults at Risk in immigration detention

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Date of publication

04 May 2020

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David Bolt's first annual review finds some progress, but a lot more needed to make process more efficient and effective

Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) notifies that all Judicial Review applications can now be lodged using email

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Date of publication

29 April 2020

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Tribunal announces further change to the way it works due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Supreme Court allows appeal in AM (Zimbabwe) and rules Paposhvili should be followed in Article 3 cases

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Date of publication

29 April 2020

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Important new judgment endorses the European Court of Human Rights decision in Paposhvili v. Belgium

Covid-19 and the immigration tribunals: a guide for appellants without representation

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Date of publication

29 April 2020

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Following the unprecedented changes being made to the procedures in immigration tribunals, 1MCB Chambers has prepared a guide to assist unrepresented appellants.

Helen Bamber Foundation says survivors of modern slavery with insecure immigration status should be granted leave to remain

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Date of publication

29 April 2020

Summary

Report details how coronavirus has compounded risks and vulnerabilities for survivors of trafficking and slavery

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health calls for NHS charging regulations to be revoked; Home Secretary says Government reviewing health surcharge for migrant NHS workers

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Date of publication

27 April 2020

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New research paper finds regulations are unworkable and are harming the health system

Hackney Migrant Centre highlights problems faced by migrant families with no recourse to public funds

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Date of publication

23 April 2020

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Report looks at families' inability to access free school meals despite suffering poverty and insecurity

Covid-19 and the immigration tribunals: a working guide for representatives

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Date of publication

22 April 2020

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Following the unprecedented changes being made to the procedures in immigration tribunals, 1MCB Chambers has prepared a guide to assist representatives.

JCWI to appeal to Supreme Court after Court of Appeal finds Right to Rent scheme is not unlawful

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Date of publication

21 April 2020

Summary

Secretary of State's appeal allowed, Court rules any discrimination is indirect and not intended

New UNHCR paper on good practice to address protection concerns in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Date of publication

20 April 2020

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UNHCR offers practical advice on respecting international refugee law and standards during pandemic

European Commission publishes new guidance on implementing EU rules on asylum in the context of the coronavirus pandemic

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Date of publication

17 April 2020

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Guidance illustrates how to ensure continuity of procedures while protecting people's health and fundamental rights

Concern as Home Office publishes promotional material to help employers prepare for the new points-based immigration system

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Date of publication

14 April 2020

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Business groups call for Government to rethink introduction of new system as world tackles coronavirus pandemic