UN expert stresses that tougher migration policies must not breach the principle of non-refoulement to torture

New position paper by the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

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How the British press has undermined the ECHR over many years: new study

Media coverage of political institutions can undermine the legitimacy they rely on.

theconversation.com

Immigration Solicitor or Barrister | Electronic Immigration Network

Immigration Solicitor or Barrister

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Moving the Goalposts, Then Replacing the Referee: Earned Settlement, the IIAA, and the Skilled Workers Caught in Between

Written by Zonglin Lyu, Skilled Worker Justice Alliance (SWJA)

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The new Immigration and Asylum Bill, a broken time machine

Written by Zoe Bantleman, University of Oxford and Alex Papasotiriou, Richmоnd Chambers

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After the Lords Report: A Transitional Options Matrix for Existing Skilled Workers under Earned Settlement

Written by Zonglin Lyu, Skilled Worker Justice Alliance (SWJA)

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Council of Europe report highlights rise in UK trafficking victims and migrant vulnerabilities

Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings publishes 112-page evaluation report on the UK

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The Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

This instrument amends the Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/930) by inserting into regulation 6(2) provision that the Secretary ...

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Medical Justice says “shocking” immigration detention reforms will weaken existing safeguards for vulnerable detainees

New policy will focus on managing needs in detention rather than identifying people at increased risk of harm

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Da’aro Youth Project report calls for action after deaths of over 50 unaccompanied young asylum seekers in the UK

Investigation reveals rising deaths among young asylum seekers in touch with a local authority, with young Eritreans disproportionately represented

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A new Independent Appeals Body for immigration and asylum: accountability, transparency, and oversight

Written by Jonathan Collinson

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Home Affairs Committee “extremely concerned” over Home Office delay publishing immigration inspection reports

Reports submitted by the ICIBI in May and October 2025 have still not been published

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Book launch: What is immigration policy for? | Institute for Government

Madeleine Sumption will be joined by former Home Secretary Amber Rudd to explore how governments can design immigration policies that work.

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Criminalising Asylum Beyond Prosecution: Exclusionary Law and Policy in the UK

Written by Professor Sarah Singer, University of London. Originally published in Laws by MDPI

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Lady Chief Justice highlights lack of clarity over plans to replace First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)

Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill says judiciary waiting to be told "what the plan is, what the timeline is, and what the proposals are"

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Shabana Mahmood is wrong: refugee status was never ‘permanent from day one’

Written by Georgia Cole, University of Edinburgh. Originally published on The Conversation

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The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31) (“the Act”) on 2nd February 2026. They are the second commencement regulations m...

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IMB report details serious concerns over routine, unjustified use of force in immigration detention

Independent Monitoring Board finds "restraint has become routine, oversight is weak, and the dignity of detained individuals is too often disregarded"

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Asylum and returns policy statement

This policy statement sets out significant reforms to the UK’s asylum and returns policy.

gov.uk

UK-linked children whose parents have been deprived of their citizenship are trapped in camps in Syria

The home secretary has the power to remove a person’s British citizenship if they consider it ‘conducive to the public good’.

theconversation.com

John Tuckett appointed as new ICIBI

The Home Secretary has today announced John Tuckett's appointment as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI).

gov.uk

Understanding the Justice Ramifications of Immediately Deporting Foreign National Offenders

Written by Amanda Spalding and Jonathan Collinson

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Compass: The Asylum Aid Advisor Development Programme | Asylum Aid

Image In England and Wales, 65% of the population lacks access to a legal aid provider for immigrat

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Home Office loses bid to speed up deportation under one in, one out migrant scheme

An Eritrean migrant had his deportation to France delayed last week after a High Court ruling

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Home Office can deport migrant under 'one in one out deal', court says - after losing similar case on Tuesday

The Home Office faced its second legal challenge after a High Court judge issued a temporary halt to plans to deport another man over human trafficking concerns.

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