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Council of Europe human rights commissioner finds significant regression in UK’s protection of rights of refugees and asylum seekers

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Date of publication

09 December 2022

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New report details increasingly antagonistic attitude by UK government towards human rights

Government announces extra funding to increase capacity of Immigration and Asylum Tribunal and help clear backlog of cases

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08 December 2022

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Up to 9,000 more immigration and asylum cases to be heard before end of March 2023

HMI Prisons criticises safety and safeguarding failures at Derwentside immigration removal centre for women

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Date of publication

08 December 2022

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Inspection report finds much work needs to be done at new IRC in in County Durham

UNHCR expresses concern as Home Secretary welcomes hard-line report calling for indefinite detention of all asylum seekers entering UK without permission

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05 December 2022

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Suella Braverman writes foreword to new Centre for Policy Studies report; UNHCR says report has factual and legal errors

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees issues guidance note on countries’ legal obligations in relation to rescue at sea, non-refoulement, and access to asylum

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Date of publication

02 December 2022

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Note summarises key legal principles and obligations under international refugee, human rights, and maritime law

Concerns over conditions for arriving asylum seekers in Kent prompt visit by the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture

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Date of publication

01 December 2022

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CPT makes 'rapid reaction visit' to Manston, Western Jet Foil and the Kent Intake Unit in Dover

Solicitors Regulation Authority publishes important new guidance for firms in immigration and asylum sector after review finds awareness of current guidance is lacking

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Date of publication

28 November 2022

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Thematic review of standards in sector finds room for improvement, including with firms' record keeping

ONS says unique circumstances behind record estimated net migration of +504,000; Home Office statistics show asylum claims top 72,000 but decision-making low and backlog grows

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Date of publication

25 November 2022

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Ukraine, Hong Kong and rebound after Covid cause immigration increase, academics say it is not a new normal

Freedom from Torture publishes report on why torture survivors seek protection in the UK to rebut Government’s narrative on asylum seekers

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Date of publication

23 November 2022

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Report says assertions in New Plan for Immigration are unfounded, dangerous and must be challenged

Labour Party leader outlines approach to immigration in significant speech to the CBI, confirms commitment to points-based system and need for more training of UK-based workers

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Date of publication

23 November 2022

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Starmer says British economy should be weaned off "immigration dependency" but gives no net migration target

New House of Commons Library briefing looks at UK - French co-operation as countries agree latest plan to tackle increase in asylum seekers crossing the Channel

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Date of publication

21 November 2022

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Home Secretary announces further measures agreed with France, including increased police patrols

European Court of Human Rights grants interim measures as authorities in Belgium leave hundreds of asylum seekers homeless and sleeping on the street

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Date of publication

17 November 2022

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Two interim measures granted within weeks as Belgium fails to house asylum seekers

Refugee Council: FOI request reveals backlog of asylum seekers waiting for initial decision reaches 122,206 with hundreds waiting over 5 years

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Date of publication

15 November 2022

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Backlog has doubled within two years and increased tenfold in ten years

In Commons debate on temporary visas, Government and Opposition agree points-based system is correct approach and UK businesses need more focus on home-grown talent

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Date of publication

14 November 2022

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Immigration minister Robert Jenrick and shadow Stephen Kinnock debate work-related immigration policy

Detention Action begins crowdfunding for legal proceedings against Home Secretary over treatment of asylum seekers at Manston

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Date of publication

11 November 2022

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Charity seeking to raise £15,000 for challenge, will argue Home Secretary has knowingly broken law