Project 17 have released a report documenting the impact of Section 17 refusals on migrant children and families, who end up homeless and destitute as a result of lack of support. The report draws on Project 17’s own programme aimed at providing emergency accommodation for families denied assistance by local authorities. The report’s executive summary […]
Bail for Immigration Detainees have released a report assessing the impact of the “Adults at Risk” (AAR) policy on vulnerable people in detention. Drawing on analysis of 30 casework files, the report finds that there are serious problems with both the design and the implementation of the AAR policy, preventing it from achieving its aims.
The UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group (UKLGIG) have released a report examining the standards used by the Home Office to assess asylum claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Titled “Still Falling Short,” and drawing on an analysis of 48 applications, the report highlights good practice. Simultaneously, it flags Home Office expectations and
The Law Centres Network is offering to make qualified and independent lawyers freely available to any group working with EU citizens and who wishes to organise an information session about rights in the context of Brexit. The service is being offered on behalf of the European Commission Representation in the UK. The lawyers will be
The 3 Million campaign group have produced a detailed legal analysis of the government’s “EU Settlement Scheme: Statement of Intent,” released last month. This document is regularly touted as having “solved” the issue of EU citizens’ rights in the UK, and British citizens in the EU, but The 3 Million, like MRN, have consistently pointed
During the UK’s largest university strike in recent history, this spring, questions were raised about migrants’ right to strike versus the strict requirements of their visas. This situation was applicable to non-EEA migrants, whose Tier-2 and 5 sponsorships include limits on unpaid leave. Asked to clarify the issue, which is not specifically considered in the
A long campaign has won the return of legal aid for uncaccompanied migrant children. From The Children’s Society: The Children’s Society five year-long legal challenge and campaign in collaboration with Islington Law Centre, Brick Court Chambers and Doughty Street Chambers and other civil society organisations, has helped to bring about change. The Society’s ‘Cut Off
Do we need more numbers to confirm the benefits of immigration? We at MRN are skeptical of reducing immigration analyses to economic measurements, as this often often ends up legitimising implicit distinctions between “good” (productive, “skilled,” wealthy) and “bad” migrant. Our point is that migrants’ contribution to the UK go well beyond productivity, consumption or
The Project for the Registration of Children as British Citizens (PRCBC) has launched a legal challenged against the Home Office’s practice of charging exorbitant fees to grant British citizenship to children who are entitled to it. Legal firm Mishcon de Reya is acting for PRCBC pro bono and Amnesty International is also supporting the litigation
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has published a report raising “serious concerns” with the new Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill that is currently under review. As the press release puts it, the Committee “is concerned that some of the new powers are too vaguely defined and do not have sufficient safeguards to protect human
