Last week, the so-called “Brexit White Paper” stated that: The UK and the EU have already reached an agreement on citizens’ rights which provides EU citizens living in the UK and UK nationals living in the EU before the end of the implementation period with certainty about their rights going forward. With the new “settled […]
The erosion of legal aid for migrants (and others!) over the years is no secret, and has been lamented by lawyers, advocates and ordinary individuals unable to gain access to support in trying to defend their right to live in the UK. A report by Refugee Action and the No Accommodation Network (NACCOM) shows just
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
