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European Court of Justice: Periods in prison do not count towards permanent residence

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20 January 2014

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Court of Justice of the European Union rules time in prison cannot be counted for acquiring permanent residence under Directive 2004/38

Chief Inspector of Prisons concerned by lack of humanity at Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre

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16 January 2014

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Inspection report finds Harmondsworth is not making progress and some aspects are poorly managed

The Guardian: Home Office presenting officers set 70% target for asylum appeals

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14 January 2014

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The Guardian reports that Home Office staff set win target and receive rewards to recognise positive performances

New report urges an end to the detention of 'unreturnable' migrants

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13 January 2014

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Campaign project seeks to reduce detention and find solutions for unreturnable migrants in the EU

NAO: G4S and Serco struggle with asylum-seeker housing contracts

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12 January 2014

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National Audit Office report examines performance of contracts for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers

The Independent: Hostile immigration debate blamed for increase in bullying

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08 January 2014

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The Independent notes increase in numbers contacting ChildLine over racist bullying coincides with rising political hostility to immigration

BBC Two documentary sparks latest headlines on immigration

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07 January 2014

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The Truth About Immigration to highlight public and politicians attitude to immigration

Restrictions end on Bulgarian and Romanian citizens’ treaty rights to live and work in the UK

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01 January 2014

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Bulgarian and Romanian citizens free to live and work in the UK from today

UNHCR concerned Immigration Bill could lead to marginalisation of refugees and asylum-seekers

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27 December 2013

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UN High Commissioner for Refugees warns in a briefing that proposed new immigration laws could create a climate of ethnic profiling

Committee on Human Rights says Immigration Bill's reduction of appeal rights a serious threat to the access of justice

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18 December 2013

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Parliamentary committee publishes report on the Immigration Bill, concerned it will limit access to justice and could give rise to homelessness and discrimination

Supreme Court dismisses "adopted child" appeal but says rules should be amended

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18 December 2013

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Supreme Court hands down judgment in the case of AA (Somalia) (FC) v Entry Clearance Officer (Addis Ababa) [2013] UKSC 81

Joint Committee on Human Rights calls on the Government to reconsider its plans for legal aid reform

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13 December 2013

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Parliament's Human Rights Committee publishes report on the implications for access to justice of the Government's proposals to reform legal aid

Home Office: Evaluation of the new family returns process

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12 December 2013

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Home Office commissioned report evaluating the new family returns process published

House of Commons Library: Immigration and asylum policy: Government plans and progress made

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Date of publication

10 December 2013

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Full text of House of Commons Library briefing note providing an overview of the Government's immigration policy priorities and progress implementing them

New Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

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Date of publication

09 December 2013

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Theresa May announces minor new Statement of Changes, mostly affecting passport holders of Oman, Qatar and the UAE