All Immigration articles – Page 2
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Feature
This time it's personal
Government rhetoric on asylum is putting immigration lawyers in danger, as more ‘unworkable’ legislation looms.
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Opinion
In the UK approach to asylum, nothing works
I don’t mean the new phase of asylum policy has fallen short of expectations.
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News
Afghan relocation 'should recognise rule-of-law upholders'
Legal thinktank concerned about lack of clarity over eligibility criteria for relocation scheme.
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Opinion
In support of our colleague Jacqueline McKenzie
An open letter from Leigh Day partners in response to criticism of immigration lawyer.
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News
Braverman meets SRA as row over immigration lawyers escalates
Ministers announce ‘official launch’ of taskforce aimed at cracking down on corrupt practice.
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Opinion
Solicitors are instruments of justice
To deal with attacks raining down on us, lawyers need a second strap-line: ‘And if clients’ interests conflict with justice, justice wins’.
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News
Asylum work unaffordable at current rates, practitioners warn
Government told extra caseload needs to be matched by hike in legal aid rates.
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News
Society cool on government's 'enabler taskforce'
Law enforcers already have the powers they need to deal with immigration misconduct, Chancery Lane says.
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News
SRA shuts down firms and solicitors named in Mail sting
Regulator acts within days of call for urgent action from justice secretary.
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News
Chalk asks SRA to look again at immigration solicitors
Lord chancellor urges regulator to show that abuse of system will not be tolerated.
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News
SRA investigating after Mail’s covert sting on immigration lawyers
Prime minister cites report as evidence of lawyers 'propping up system of exploitation'.
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News
Afghan judge thanks pro bono lawyers for 'life-saving' work
Jenner & Block and Kingsley Napley have been trying to get female judge and family to safety for two years.
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Opinion
As an Albanian-born lawyer, I want to change the narrative on my nation
Being in the law gives me a platform to address some of the negative stereotypes around Albania.
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News
Rwanda row: government defeated in Court of Appeal
Lord chief justice says removal of asylum seekers to Rwanda will be unlawful unless deficiencies in asylum process are corrected.
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News
Strasbourg injunctions 'raise five difficult legal questions', minister tells Lords
Parliamentary debate highlights divided opinion over potential reform of rule 39 power to block deportation flights.
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News
Strasbourg 'had no jurisdiction' to block Rwanda flight
Court is acting beyond the scope of the human rights convention, thinktank Policy Exchange argues.
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News
Migration bill amendment modifies judicial 'safeguard'
Lord chancellor would be granted power to make tribunal procedure rules so government can keep to desired timetable.
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News
Lawyers expose unlawful use of coercive powers by Home Office
Detention of two mothers and their children over NHS debts was 'humiliating and distressing'.
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News
News focus: Extra resources needed to clear legacy asylum claims backlog, judges tell MPs
The immigration and asylum tribunals are trying to clear the backlog of legacy asylum cases. Senior judges told the justice committee this week that the Illegal Migration Bill will create nrew pressures that will be need to be addressed.
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News
Migration bill gives government 'sanction to breach international law'
Former attorney general questions amendment regarding interim measures of European Court of Human Rights.