Nationality and Borders Bill: risking Britain’s reputation? – 5SAH
‘The Law Society has warned the new Nationality and Borders Bill risks jeopardising Britain’s “global reputation for justice”.’
5SAH, 22nd July 2021
Source: www.5sah.co.uk
Category: immigration
Time spent in the UK as a visitor counts as ‘residence’ for ILR – EIN Blog
‘On the important subject of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) on the grounds of 10 years’ continuous residence, the Court of Appeal has held that the SSHD had erred in refusing an ILR application made by Mr Chandra Mungur – a citizen of Mauritius – because it could not be said that he had “left the United Kingdom in circumstances in which he had no reasonable expectation at the time of leaving that he would lawfully be able to return” during the period relied upon as 10 years’ continuous residence. While Mr Mungur had left the UK in 2001 following expiry of his visit visa, he had done so with the intention and expectation of lawfully returning as soon as possible under a student visa. Mr Mungur had obtained a visitor visa valid from 22 March 2001 to 22 September 2001. He entered the UK as a visitor on 16 April 2001 and left on 1 September 2001 “to return to Mauritius to apply for Entry Clearance as a student”. That application was granted on 25 September 2001 and was valid until 25 September 2003. On 5 October 2001, he entered the UK again and by a succession of applications he applied for and was granted further leave to remain successively first as a student and then as a work permit holder. He remained lawfully in the UK from 25 September 2003 until 13 July 2011. He overstayed for 1,947 days when his leave to remain expired on 13 July 2011 until 10 February 2016.’
EIN Blog, 23rd July 2021
Source: www.ein.org.uk
More than 50 died in Home Office asylum seeker accommodation in past five years – The Guardian
‘More than 50 people have died in Home Office asylum seeker accommodation in the last five years, with the number increasing steeply over the past 18 months, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 25th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Essex lorry deaths: Man ordered to pay £3k to families – BBC News
‘A man linked to the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead in a lorry trailer in Essex is to pay £3,000 in compensation to their families.’
BBC News, 24th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Disproportionate targeting of Jamaicans for deportation from UK, data suggests – The Guardian
‘People from Caribbean countries such as Jamaica appear to be disproportionately targeted for deportation from the UK if they commit crimes, according to Home Office data obtained by the Guardian following a yearlong freedom of information battle.’
The Guardian, 25th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court judge finds for London borough in row with city council over calculation of age of asylum-seeker – Local Government Lawyer
‘The London Borough of Croydon has won a High Court case brought against it by Birmingham City Council over how an asylum seeker’s age was calculated.’
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd July 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The Judicial Review Bill Poses Amendments Which Could Harm Migrants and the Marginalised- Each Other
‘The Judicial Review and Courts Bill, to be published on Wednesday 21 July, could impinge on individuals’ rights to challenge public bodies.’
Each Other, 21st July 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
What Will The New Nationality And Borders Bill Do? – Each Other
‘The new Nationality and Borders Bill, introduced by Home Secretary Priti Patel, is facing criticism for its potential to breach human rights and the UK’s commitments under the Refugee Convention.’
Each Other, 20th July 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
With the Nationality and Borders Bill, the UK is choosing cruelty over morality – EIN Blog
‘Immigration is currently dominated by the effects of the ever-growing number of individuals being displaced from their home countries across the world. For countries such as the UK, we have a responsibility to aid these people and offer support for the simple reason that we have the capacity and resources to do so. Despite this, governments have turned the act of seeking refuge into the political zeitgeist of our time; forcing ministers to decide whether to assist the vulnerable or to close the gates to those who desperately need entry.’
EIN Blog, 19th July 2021
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Gay rugby player wins five-year battle against deportation to Kenya – The Guardian
‘A gay rugby player is celebrating after winning a five-year battle against deportation to Kenya, where he feared he would be persecuted because of his sexuality.’
The Guardian, 19th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Article 31 of the Refugee Convention – Commons Library Research Briefing
‘Article 31 of the 1951 Refugee Convention is concerned with “refugees unlawfully in the country of refuge”.’
House of Commons Library, 15th July 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Nationality and Borders Bill 2021-22 – Commons Library Research Briefing
‘The Nationality and Borders Bill of 2021-22 was introduced to the House on 6 July. Second reading will take place on 19 and 20 July.’
House of Commons Library, 15th July 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Zimbabwean nationals with British children rounded up for deportation – The Independent
‘Zimbabwean nationals who have been in the UK for decades and have British children are being rounded up for removal on a charter flight to Harare next week, The Independent can reveal.’
The Independent, 15th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
How undocumented migrants are blocked from booking Covid vaccinations – The Independent
‘Hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants face being blocked from booking Covid vaccinations, it can be revealed, because GP surgeries are refusing to register them – in breach of official guidance.’
The Independent, 16th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Migrant rough sleeper facing eviction from London accommodation – The Guardian
‘A migrant rough sleeper is facing eviction from emergency hotel accommodation by a London council because he refuses to return to his home country.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
CPS publishes updated guidance for handling of illegal entry cases via small boats – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have agreed a consistent approach to the handling of cases involving illegal entry to the UK via small boats and lorries.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 8th July 2021
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Home Office forced to pay out £9.3m in compensation for over 300 cases of unlawful detention last year – The Independent
‘The Home Office was forced to pay out a record in compensation for wrongful detention under immigration powers last year.’
The Independent, 10th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Home Office ‘acting unlawfully’ in rush to deport asylum seekers – The Guardian
‘Hundreds of people arriving in England in small boats are being immediately detained in immigration removal centres, raising fears of a new, secret Home Office policy to deport them without their asylum claims being properly considered.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Fijian-born soldiers given right to live in UK despite legal battle loss – The Guardian
‘A group of Fijian-born soldiers who sued the government after being classified as illegal immigrants have been granted leave to remain in the UK, despite losing their legal battle against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Home Office.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Migrants who steer dinghies across English Channel to claim asylum will no longer be prosecuted – The Independent
‘Migrants who steer dinghies across the English Channel with the sole intention of claiming asylum in port will no longer be prosecuted, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.’
The Independent, 8th July 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
