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Chief Inspector of Prisons finds progress at Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre, but much remains to be done

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09 August 2016

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Inspection report recommends that there should be a strict time limit on the length of immigration detention

High Court rules returns to Hungary under Dublin Regulation are unlawful

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08 August 2016

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Mr. Justice Green finds that two Iranian asylum seekers would be at risk of refoulement if removed to Hungary

Court of Appeal allows Home Office appeal against Tribunal's Calais decision

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02 August 2016

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Refugee groups concerned as Home Office wins appeal against groundbreaking family reunification case

Joseph Rowntree Foundation examines impacts of international migration on UK poverty

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Date of publication

02 August 2016

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New report looks ay how migration impacts on the labour market, the cost of living, public services and public finances

Possible Brexit surge in migration among issues highlighted in latest Home Affairs Committee report

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Date of publication

27 July 2016

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Latest quarterly report on the work of the Home Office Immigration Directorates published by Parliamentary committee

House of Lords EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee says UK and EU are failing unaccompanied migrant children

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Date of publication

26 July 2016

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Concerns raised include lack of good quality legal advice for unaccompanied migrant children in the UK

Government said to be considering new ways to limit student immigration

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Date of publication

26 July 2016

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Theresa May believes further restrictions on international students could significantly help to reduce net migration

High Court rules system for allocating bail accommodation to detainees operating unlawfully

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Date of publication

22 July 2016

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Test case after BiD found systemic problems and delays in provision of bail accommodation to high risk immigration detainees

Chief Inspector of Borders releases reports on 'lorry drops', country of origin information, intelligence functions

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21 July 2016

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Report on Home Office response to migrants entering the UK concealed in a heavy goods vehicle among three published

Government launches new scheme to allow community sponsorship of refugees

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19 July 2016

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Home Secretary says local communities will be empowered to support the most vulnerable refugees through sponsorship

Robert Goodwill named as new Minister of State for immigration

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Date of publication

16 July 2016

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Scarborough and Whitby MP and farmer named as the new Minister of State for immigration in the Home Office

European Commission unveils proposals to complete reform of Common European Asylum System

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15 July 2016

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Commission proposes the closing piece of a comprehensive reform of the EU's asylum system

Supreme Court hands down judgment in successful appeal against residence test

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Date of publication

13 July 2016

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Public Law Project wins challenge against the legal aid residence test on the grounds that it was ultra vires

OISC CPD changes take effect, set CPD hours per year scrapped

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Date of publication

12 July 2016

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New CPD scheme to reflect OISC's greater focus on outcome based regulation

Leading immigration lawyers warn proposed tribunal fee increase may be unlawful

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Date of publication

12 July 2016

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Lawyers say access to justice will be priced beyond the reach of some of the most vulnerable and may breach ECHR