Thousands of cleared asylum claims to be returned to Home Office after errors – The Guardian

Posted June 24th, 2024 in asylum, government departments, immigration, news, statistics by tracey

‘Thousands of asylum cases that Rishi Sunak claimed had been cleared are on course to be returned to the Home Office because of soaring appeals blamed on “rushed” decisions and processing errors.’

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The Guardian, 22nd June 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

More changes to the EU Settlement Scheme – Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog

Posted June 20th, 2024 in brexit, government departments, immigration, news, time limits by sally

‘A series of changes to the EU Settlement Scheme have resulted from the February 2023 High Court judgement in the Independent Monitoring Authority (IMA) case. The judgement said that in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement when the UK left the EU, pre-settled status holders do not lose their residency right upon failure to make an application for settled status before their pre-settled status expires.’

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Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog, June 2024

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

Suella Braverman’s decision to drop Windrush recommendations unlawful, court rules – The Guardian

‘A decision by the former home secretary Suella Braverman to drop two recommendations intended to repair some of the harm done to the Windrush generation was unlawful, the high court has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 19th June 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Joe Tomlinson: Why Has There Been a 264% Increase in Asylum Appeals? – UK Constitutional Law Association

‘If an application for asylum is refused, the applicant can appeal to the First-tier Tribunal. The latest tribunal statistics show a sharp increase in the number of asylum appeals lodged in the tribunal.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 19th June 2024

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Tracing The Effects Of Salary Hikes For Sponsored Workers – EIN Blog

Posted June 18th, 2024 in immigration, news, remuneration, sponsored immigrants by tracey

‘On April 4, new salary thresholds for sponsored workers came into effect, as part of the wide-ranging changes to immigration rules that the government confirmed in March.’

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EIN Blog, 17th June 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

UK seaman visa guidance gives clarity to offshore employers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 18th, 2024 in employment, immigration, news, ships, visas by tracey

‘Recently published UK government guidance provides employers, particularly those operating in UK territorial waters, with important clarification on the issue of which seamen and offshore workers require a work visa and which do not, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th June 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Lawyers take lord chancellor to high court over legal aid fees – The Guardian

Posted June 17th, 2024 in asylum, fees, immigration, legal aid, lord chancellor, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘The lord chancellor is being taken to the high court over claims that legal aid fees are so low they are preventing lawyers from providing representation for thousands of people who are eligible for it.’

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The Guardian, 16th June 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Home Office’s failure to collect and monitor data on asylum accommodation for pregnant and new mothers held to be unlawful – Landmark Chambers

‘The High Court’s decision in DXK v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 579 (Admin) is a welcome addition to the growing body of case law concerning the ambit and application of asylum support duties. The Court’s findings on academic claims, standing, systemic challenges, and the public sector equality duty (“PSED”) will be of wider practical application in other public law contexts.’

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Landmark Chambers, 13th May 2024

Source: www.landmarkchambers.co.uk

Next government may face claims for compensation from Rwanda flight detainees – The Guardian

‘The next government could have to make costly payouts to dozens of asylum seekers detained for deportation to Rwanda, even if the Rwanda deal falls apart after the general election.’

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The Guardian, 13th June 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Corrupt border officer jailed for aiding drugs gang – BBC News

‘A corrupt Border Force officer who allowed a car carrying drugs through a ferry terminal has been jailed for two years.’

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BBC News, 11th June 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Jamaican man in UK for 38 years must wait another 10 to apply for citizenship – The Guardian

Posted June 11th, 2024 in citizenship, colonies, government departments, immigration, news by tracey

‘A Jamaican man in his 60s who arrived in the UK at the age of 23 has been granted leave to remain after four decades of struggling to secure his immigration status. But he will not be able to apply for British citizenship for another decade.’

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The Guardian, 11th June 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Revocation of sponsor licence without providing a meaningful opportunity to respond is unlawful – EIN Blog

‘R (New Hope Care Ltd) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 1270 (Admin) (24 May 2024). In these judicial review proceedings, David Pievsky KC held that the SSHD’s decision to revoke New Hope Care Ltd’s sponsor licence without first providing it a meaningful opportunity to respond was unlawful. It was inconsistent with published policy, contrary to legitimate expectation, and procedurally unfair at common law. New Hope Care is a large business which provides care services to individuals in need.’

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EIN Blog, 10th June 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Homelessness eligibility and the Withdrawal Agreement – two (contradictory) appeals – Nearly Legal

‘C v Oldham Council: Hynek v LB Islington. Central London County Court 24 May 2024. These are two s.204 appeals which address the effect of the Withdrawal Agreement (The Agreement of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union,) on eligibility for housing assistance/homeless duties.’

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Nearly Legal, 9th June 2024

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

Interim relief in age assessment cases – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Upper Tribunal recently considered the correct approach to interim relief in age assessment cases. Joshua Swirsky analyses the ruling.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th June 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

High court rules Home Office acted unlawfully over visa documents – The Guardian

Posted June 10th, 2024 in charities, documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘The Home Office is facing a new Windrush-style scandal after a landmark high court ruling found that the home secretary acted unlawfully by failing to provide documents to thousands of migrants proving they are here legally.’

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The Guardian, 8th June 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Non-binary Saudi influencer denied asylum in UK because officials ‘don’t believe they are really LGBT+’ – The Independent

Posted June 10th, 2024 in asylum, equality, harassment, homosexuality, immigration, news, Saudi Arabia by tracey

‘A non-binary social media influencer fleeing persecution in Saudi Arabia has been denied asylum in the UK because officials allegedly don’t believe they are really LGBT+.’

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The Independent, 9th June 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Judge hands down ruling on effect of withdrawal agreement on homeless applicants who are former EU nationals – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 5th, 2024 in brexit, homelessness, housing, immigration, local government, news by sally

‘A Slovakian national has won a case against the London Borough of Islington over whether his status under agreements between the UK and the European Union entitled him to homelessness support.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 5th June 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Asylum seekers report widespread abuse in Home Office accommodation – The Guardian

‘Hundreds of complaints about ill treatment from staff looking after asylum seekers in hotels and other accommodation have been lodged with the Home Office, a Guardian investigation has found.’

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The Guardian, 3rd June 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

High Court dismisses judicial review against council after finding Bibby Stockholm barge lies outside area subject to planning control – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 24th, 2024 in asylum, housing, immigration, judicial review, local government, news, planning by sally

‘The High Court has dismissed a judicial review claim brought by a local resident of Portland, who contended that the area of the seabed above which the Bibby Stockholm barge is moored forms part of the “land” that is subject to planning control under the Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA).’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd May 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Rwanda plan expanded to include failed asylum seekers – BBC News

‘Failed asylum seekers could be sent to Rwanda following an expansion of deportation plans from the Home Office.’

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BBC News, 15th May 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk