Deportation dispute man leaves UK – BBC News
“Campaigners for a Filipino man who lost his fight to stay in the UK after his wife died are hoping to persuade the Home Office to look again at his case.”
BBC News, 15th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: immigration
Widower loses fight to stay in UK – BBC News
“A Filipino man whose wife died after an injection mix-up during childbirth has lost his fight to stay in the UK.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New immigration rules announced – BBC News
“Details of rules controlling the number of skilled migrants from outside the European Economic Area working in the UK are due to be revealed later.”
BBC News, 6th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Illegal workers prosecutions rise – BBC News
“There has been a dramatic increase in the number of employers being prosecuted for hiring illegal immigrants, the BBC has learned.”
BBC News, 5th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Home Office in new attempt to bar US rapper – The Guardian
“The Home Office yesterday lodged a second appeal in an attempt to prevent the US rapper Snoop Dogg entering Britain, after being twice overruled by immigration judges.”
The Guardian, 2nd May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
R (BAPIO Action Ltd) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and another – WLR Daily
“Departmental guidance to NHS trusts which had the effect of preventing trainee doctors from overseas being offered postgraduate training places in NHS hospitals was unlawful.”
WLR Daily, 1st May 2008
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.
Regina (BAPIO Action Ltd and Another) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Another – Times Law Reports
Regina (BAPIO Action Ltd and Another) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Another
House of Lords
“Government guidance to National Health Service employers which had the effect of preventing overseas trainee doctors from being offered postgraduate training places in NHS hospitals was unlawful.”
The Times, 1st May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note that the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
Bin Laden’s son in UK visa appeal – BBC News
“One of Osama Bin Laden’s sons is to mount a legal challenge after being refused entry to live in the UK with his 52-year-old British wife.”
BBC News, 30th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Osama Bin Laden’s son Omar Ossama is banned from Britain – The Times
“The son of Osama bin Laden has been banned from entering Britain to live with his new wife because of fears that his presence would cause ‘considerable public concern.’
The Times, 30th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Welcome to Britain, Mr Dogg: rapper is less gangsta, more pussycat, judge rules – The Guardian
“According to Snoop Dogg, the rapper and his British fans share a “mutual love”. The same could probably not be said for the 37-year-old former pimp’s relationship with the Home Office.”
The Guardian, 24th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 and the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Fast Track Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 [CP 29/07] – Ministry of Justice
“This report summarises the responses to the consultation, including how the consultation process has influenced the final shape of the rules.”
Response to consultation (PDF)
Ministry of Justice, 21st April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Related link: Consultation paper (PDF)
MY (Turkey) v Secretary of State for Home Department – Times Law Reports
MY (Turkey) v Secretary of State for Home Department
Court of Appeal
“Where an immigration judge found a witness to be reliable and accepted his evidence, it was inappropriate and an error of law for another immigration judge at a second hearing to attack the credibility of the same witness.”
The Times, 21st April 2008
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.
AS (Somalia) and Another v Entry Clearance Officer, Addis Ababa and Another – Times Law Reports
AS (Somalia) and Another v Entry Clearance Officer, Addis Ababa and Another
Court of Appeal
“While section 82(1) of the Nationality, Asylum and Immigration Act 2002 permitted an appeal against any immigration decision, in the case of refusal of entry clearance, as opposed to refusal of leave to enter, the tribunal could consider only the circumstances appertaining at the time of the decision to refuse.”
The Times, 14th April 2008
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.
NHS migrant rules face legal bid – BBC News
“Rules banning some migrants in England from NHS treatment are to be challenged in the High Court.”
BBC News, 9th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Immigration rule change ‘illegal’ – BBC News
“The government acted unlawfully in changing immigration rules for highly skilled workers who want to stay in the UK, the High Court has ruled.”
BBC News, 8th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New unified border agency launches – Home Office
“Border, immigration, customs and visa checks are all handled by the new UK Border Agency.”
Home Office, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Smith launches UK Border Agency – The Guardian
“The new customs and immigration body, the UK Border Agency, was officially launched by the home secretary, Jacqui Smith, today.”
The Guardian, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bar Council and Law Society renew warning to Peers over Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill – The Bar Council
“The Bar Council, which represents over 15,000 barristers in England and Wales, has today urged members of the House of Lords to amend further a key provision of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill, which is currently being considered in the Upper House.”
The Bar Council, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Successful visa appeals mean courts give green light to forced marriages – The Times
“British courts are overturning decisions taken by immigration officers that would have protected men and women from being forced into marriage.”
The Times, 26th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
