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Restrictions on defenders of migrants' rights should stop

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Date of publication

19 December 2012

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Human rights comment by the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights

On International Migrants Day, UN human rights experts call for end to criminalization of irregular migration

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Date of publication

18 December 2012

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UN experts express renewed concerns over the criminalization of irregular migration and the administrative detention of migrants

Ed Miliband proud of diverse Britain but says more integration needed

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Date of publication

14 December 2012

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Full text of the Labour leader's speech on the 'One Nation' approach to cultural diversity and integration in Britain

UKBA: Changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 13 December 2012

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Date of publication

13 December 2012

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UKBA press release outlining the latest changes to the Immigration Rules, which take effect from today

Immigration Detention Casework: Poor Casework Must be Addressed say Chief Inspectors

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Date of publication

12 December 2012

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Report by the Chief Inspectors of Immigration and Prisons finds immigration casework needs to improve so that people aren't detained for longer than necessary

2011 Census - International Migrants in England and Wales 2011

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Date of publication

11 December 2012

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Key points on the current picture of international migrants from the 2011 Census

Government forcing asylum seekers who fear return into life of destitution and risk: new report

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Date of publication

10 December 2012

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Refugee Council says thousands of refused asylum seekers who fear returning home are left to live in poverty

Lawyers see dramatic rise in the deportation of failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers

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Date of publication

04 December 2012

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Media reports say UKBA has stepped up removals to Zimbabwe despite fears of a possible rise in violence ahead of next year's elections

Leveson report finds sensational or unbalanced reporting in relation to immigrants and asylum seekers is concerning

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Date of publication

29 November 2012

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Leveson report into press standards finds concerns over the reporting of ethnic minorities, immigrants and asylum seekers

The Independent Chief Inspector publishes an inspection report on Tier 4 of the UK Border Agency's Points Based System (Students)

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Date of publication

29 November 2012

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New report by the Chief Inspector raises a number of concerns over Tier 4 applications, including a backlog of 150,000 notifications about changes in students' circumstances

UKBA: Changes to the Immigration Rules

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Date of publication

22 November 2012

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UKBA press release outling the numerous latest changes to the Immigration Rules (to take effect from 13 December 2012)

The Independent Chief Inspector publishes a report on the UK Border Agency's handling of legacy asylum and migration cases

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Date of publication

22 November 2012

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New report by John Vine finds significant failings in UKBA's handling of some unresolved cases

Sir John Thomas warns any solicitor failing to make full and proper disclosure will in future be referred to the SRA

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Date of publication

20 November 2012

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Three immgration solictors responsible for "grave failure to disclose" named in High Court judgment, as Sir John Thomas warns any repeat in future will face SRA action

Tribunal Finds that Unmarried Domestic Violence Survivors Have EU Law Rights

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Date of publication

19 November 2012

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AIRE Centre says ground-breaking decision finds the unmarried partner of a EEA national can retain residence rights in the UK if relationship breaks down due to domestic violence

Cameron: government to "get a grip" of judicial reviews

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Date of publication

19 November 2012

Summary

PM says many judical reviews are "completely pointless" and outlines changes to be made: they will cost more, less time to apply and fewer chances to appeal