Hussain (Zakir) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted April 9th, 2009 in immigration, law reports, public interest by sally

Hussain (Zakir) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Court of Appeal

“Evasion of immigration controls for a long time was not in itself a reason for deciding that an applicant, unlawfully in the United Kingdom, should not be allowed to stay.”

The Times, 9th April 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

TK (Burundi) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted April 9th, 2009 in evidence, immigration, law reports by sally

TK (Burundi) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Court of Appeal

“An immigration judge was entitled to reject an applicant’s assertion unsupported by readily available independent evidence.”

The Times, 9th April 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Home Office facing multi-million compensation bill after skilled migrant ruling – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 7th, 2009 in compensation, immigration, news by sally

“The taxpayer could be facing a multi-million compensation bill after a court ruled the Home Office was wrong to change the settlement rules for skilled migrants.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th April 2009

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UK Border Agency reaches full agency status and publishes framework agreement and business plan – UK Border Agency

Posted April 3rd, 2009 in immigration, press releases by sally

“The UK Border Agency, which was established as a shadow executive agency in April 2008, has today begun to operate as a full executive agency of the Home Office. ”

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UK Border Agency, 1st April 2009

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

MS (Palestinian Territories) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted March 31st, 2009 in appeals, immigration, law reports, removal directions by sally

MS (Palestinian Territories) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Court of Appeal

“A challenge to the lawfulness of future removal directions did not come within the appeal regime under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.”

The Times, 31st March 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

UK ‘home to 200 rights abusers’ – BBC News

Posted March 24th, 2009 in human rights, immigration, news, war crimes by sally

“More than 200 people responsible for war crimes and other human rights abuses overseas could be living in Britain, the BBC has learned.”

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BBC News, 24th March 2009

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Important changes to the Knowledge of Life requirement for settlement applications – UK Border Agency

Posted March 20th, 2009 in immigration, press releases, regulations by sally

“Applications for settlement, in certain categories require the applicant to demonstrate that the Knowledge of Life in the UK (KOL) requirement has been met, before settlement can be granted.”

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UK Border Agency, 19th March 2009

Source: www.uba.homeoffice.gov.uk

New rules for skilled and highly skilled migrant workers – UK Border Agency

Posted March 20th, 2009 in immigration, press releases by sally

“The Immigration Rules covering highly skilled migrant workers will change on 31 March 2009, raising the academic and financial requirements of two categories in Tier 1 of the points-based system. At the same time, the resident labour market test will be strengthened to ensure that skilled jobs are advertised within the United Kingdom before they can be offered to migrant workers.”

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UK Border Agency, 18th March 2009

Source: www.uba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Regina (AM and Others) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted March 20th, 2009 in detention, human rights, immigration, law reports by sally

Regina (AM and Others) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Another

Court of Appeal

“Allegations of inhuman or degrading treatment of inmates at a privately run immigration detention centre should have been investigated by the Secretary of State for the Home Department to meet the United Kingdom’s obligation under article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.”

The Times, 20th March 2009 

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Gurkhas demand government action – BBC News

Posted March 17th, 2009 in armed forces, Gurkhas, immigration, news by sally

“Former Gurkha soldiers who are fighting for the right to settle in the UK are seeking a High Court injunction to force the government to take action.”

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BBC News, 17th March 2009

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Foreign workers could be barred from entering UK – The Guardian

Posted February 23rd, 2009 in immigration, news by sally

“New measures to bar tens of thousands of foreign workers from outside Europe coming to work in Britain as the recession bites deeper were outlined by the home secretary, Jacqui Smith, today.”

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The Guardian, 22nd February 2009

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Anti-gay preachers banned from UK – BBC News

Posted February 19th, 2009 in homosexuality, immigration, incitement, news by sally

“A father and daughter from a US church which has called for homosexuals to be killed, have been banned from entering the UK by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.”

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BBC News, 19th February 2009

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RB (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; U (Algeria) v Same; Othman v Same – WLR Daily

Posted February 19th, 2009 in appeals, closed material, deportation, immigration, law reports, torture by sally

RB (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; U (Algeria) v Same; Othman v Same [2009] UKHL 10; [2009] WLR (D) 60

“Appeals from the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (‘SIAC’) were restricted to matters of law or irrationality. SIAC was entitled to have regard to closed material and to assurances given by their governments in concluding that appellants would not, if deported, face a real risk of inhuman treatment contrary to art 3 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms or violation of the right to a fair trial under art 6.”

WLR Daily, 18th February 2009

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

RB (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; U (Algeria) v Same – Times Law Reports

Posted February 19th, 2009 in appeals, deportation, immigration, law reports, torture by sally

RB (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; U (Algeria) v Same

House of Lords

“Appeals from decisions of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission were restricted to questions of law or irrationality.”

The Times, 19th February 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Far-right Dutch MP refused entry to UK – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2009 in freedom of expression, immigration, Islam, news by sally

“Geert Wilders, the rightwing Dutch politician accused of Islamophobia, was today refused entry to the UK after arriving at Heathrow airport in London.”

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The Guardian, 12th February 2009

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Deal reached on Gurkhas’ right to settle in UK – The Guardian

Posted January 30th, 2009 in armed forces, Gurkhas, immigration by sally

“Thousands more Gurkha veterans and their families will have the right to settle in the United Kingdom in an agreement expected to be announced next week, government officials have confirmed.”

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The Guardian, 30th January 2009

VW (Uganda) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; AB (Somalia) v Same – WLR Daily

Posted January 20th, 2009 in human rights, immigration, law reports by sally

VW (Uganda) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; AB (Somalia) v Same [2009] EWCA Civ 5; [2009] WLR (D) 7

If removal from, or refusal of admission to, the United Kingdom pursuant to lawful immigration controls were to be held a disproportionate interference with private or family life under art 8 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms it would be necessary to show more than mere hardship, mere difficulty or mere obstacle: there was a seriousness test which required obstacles or difficulties to go beyond matters of choice or inconvenience.”

WLR Daily, 16th January 2009

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Government’s new bill shakes up the route to citizenship – UK Border Agency

Posted January 19th, 2009 in immigration, press releases by sally

“A bill to make newcomers to the UK earn the right to stay here, strengthen the border, and ensure we have a firm but fair immigration system was published in Parliament today.”

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UK  Border Agency, 15th January 2009

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Footballers win exemption from English tests – The Independent

Posted January 19th, 2009 in immigration, news by sally

“Foreign footballers have been given a special exemption from rules requiring them to learn English which apply to other workers from overseas, it was revealed today.”

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The Independent, 19th January 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Migrants coming to Britain will have to pay ‘immigration tax’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 15th, 2009 in immigration, news by sally

“Migrants coming to Britain will have to pay an ‘immigration tax’ to help communities cope, but it could be as little as £20 each, as part of plans to make newcomers earn their stay.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th January 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk