Home Office pressed on EU citizens removed while awaiting approval to stay – The Guardian

Posted November 20th, 2024 in brexit, government departments, immigration, news by tracey

‘Watchdog seeks clarity on legal right to go on holiday or visit family abroad after applicants denied re-entry at UK border.’

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The Guardian, 18th November 2024

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The Supreme Court prioritises substance over form in protecting the welfare of children in an immigration context. Explicit reference to guidance is neither sufficient nor necessary – UK Human Rights Blog

‘In their co-authored judgment, Lord Sales and Dame Siobhan Keegan provide a rich analysis of how the courts should consider the welfare of children in an immigration context. In doing so, they clarify the meaning and effect of Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (“Section 55”) and its interaction with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (“Article 8”). The judgment provides a guide for how the appellate courts should assess decision-making by the Secretary of State, her officials, and the First-tier Tribunal.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 15th November 2024

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Tory pair backed ‘rushed and misjudged’ asylum site purchase, watchdog says

Posted November 15th, 2024 in asylum, government departments, immigration, news, select committees by sally

‘Leading Tories Robert Jenrick and Oliver Dowden were on the committee that backed plans for the “rushed and misjudged” £15m purchase of an asbestos-ridden site for asylum accommodation, Whitehall’s spending watchdog has disclosed.’

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The Guardian, 15th November 2024

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Licences granted to nearly 200 UK care providers despite labour law violations – The Guardian

Posted November 12th, 2024 in care homes, care workers, employment, immigration, licensing, news, reports by tracey

‘Nearly 200 care providers have been given government licences to bring foreign nurses to the UK despite having previously violated labour laws, according to a study that highlights widespread employment problems in the social care sector.’

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The Guardian, 12th November 2024

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AI tool could influence Home Office immigration decisions, critics say – The Guardian

‘A Home Office artificial intelligence tool which proposes enforcement action against adult and child migrants could make it too easy for officials to rubberstamp automated life-changing decisions, campaigners have said.’

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The Guardian, 11th November 2024

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Woman who brought 11-year-old to riot at asylum seeker hotel fumes as she is jailed – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2024 in asylum, children, hotels, immigration, imprisonment, news, sentencing, violent disorder by michael

‘A woman has been jailed after taking a young boy to a summer riot in which a far-right mob attacked a hotel housing asylum seekers.’

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The Independent, 7th November 2024

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Middlesborough rioter who stopped drivers to check they were white jailed – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2024 in immigration, imprisonment, news, racism, sentencing, violent disorder by michael

‘A “disgraceful” rioter who stopped drivers to ask if they were “white or English” has been jailed.

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The Independent, 7th November 2024

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Man freed after appealing against riots sentence – BBC News

‘An 18-year-old man jailed for smashing a restaurant window during the summer riots is to be freed after successfully appealing against his sentence.’

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BBC News, 7th November 2024

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Lawyers’ “serious failings” topped by Court of Appeal errors – Legal Futures

Posted November 4th, 2024 in appeals, delay, immigration, judicial review, news, time limits by tracey

‘The “serious failings” of an immigration claimant’s lawyers in appealing a decision were rendered irrelevant by mistakes in the Court of Appeal office, the court has admitted.’

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Legal Futures, 4th November 2024

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Palestinian student stripped of UK visa after Gaza remarks wins human rights appeal – The Guardian

‘A Palestinian student who was stripped of her student visa after remarks she made about the Israel-Gaza war has won a human rights appeal against the Home Office’s decision.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2024

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Home Secretary launches new support for Windrush victims – Home Office

Posted October 28th, 2024 in colonies, compensation, government departments, immigration, news by tracey

‘Home Secretary commits to a “fundamental reset” in the government’s response to the appalling Windrush scandal.’

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Home Office, 24th October 2024

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Digital advancement at forefront of UK immigration law developments – OUT-LAW

‘Digital advancement including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and biometric recognition are at forefront of new border security and immigration measures in the UK.’

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OUT-LAW, 23rd October 2024

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Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says – The Guardian

Posted October 23rd, 2024 in bills, demonstrations, immigration, internet, news, ombudsmen, public order, violent disorder by tracey

‘Social media algorithms must be adjusted to prevent misinformation from spreading, the chief executive of Ofcom has warned, responding to the rioting that broke out after the killing of three girls in Southport this summer.’

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The Guardian, 22nd October 2024

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Home Office hires 200 staff to clear huge backlog of UK modern slavery cases – The Guardian

Posted October 18th, 2024 in delay, forced labour, government departments, immigration, news, victims by sally

‘The Home Office has recruited 200 staff to clear a backlog of 23,300 modern slavery cases left by the last government, a minister has told the Guardian.’

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The Guardian, 18th October 2024

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Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation – BBC News

‘A woman who has been living in the UK for 22 years said she has been left “traumatised” after being told she could be deported.’

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BBC News, 18th October 2024

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Wife of Tory councillor jailed for stirring racial hatred after Southport attack – The Guardian

‘A childminder married to a Conservative councillor has been jailed after calling for hotels housing asylum seekers to be set on fire after the Southport attacks.’

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The Guardian, 17th October 2024

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Migrant took own life after ‘multiple failings’ at UK detention centre – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2024 in detention, government departments, immigration, inquests, mental health, news, suicide by sally

‘An inquest jury has found “multiple failings” and “missed opportunities” at an immigration detention centre contributed to a Colombian man taking his own life in 2023.’

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BBC News, 16th October 2024

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Hundreds of Afghan soldiers to be allowed to relocate to UK after U-turn – BBC News

Posted October 15th, 2024 in Afghanistan, armed forces, asylum, government departments, immigration, news by tracey

‘The government says it is allowing some “eligible” Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside the British military to resettle in the UK, after they were previously rejected.’

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BBC News, 14th October 2024

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Calls for investigation of Uber Eats and Deliveroo after raid on Bristol caravan camp – The Guardian

‘Migrant workers living in a caravan encampment raided by immigration enforcement officers have accused the Home Office of targeting the victims of labour exploitation rather than companies profiting from the hidden economy.’

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The Guardian, 12th October 2024

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Hundreds of Afghan soldiers to become eligible to live in UK after new information found – The Guardian

‘An estimated 500 elite Afghan soldiers who fought alongside the British are expected to become eligible to come to the UK after a previous decision rejecting their applications was overturned.’

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The Guardian, 14th October 2024

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