Legal Updates Survey, March 2025
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Napier Barracks is closing down!
Napier Barracks will no longer be used as ‘temporary accommodation’ by the Home Office for single men seeking asylum. The former military barracks will be handed back to the Ministry of Defence in September 2025.
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New Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules includes measures which aim to introduce protections for care workers
On 12 March 2025, the Home Office published its first Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules in 2025. There are a number of changes in this statement, including measures which aim to protect care workers.
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Wethersfield camp: a shameful expansion of the Hostile Environment
The increased capacity at Wethersfield camp, which is used as asylum accommodation, is yet another disgraceful example of the UK government’s commitment to the Hostile Environment.
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The Ukraine schemes: three years on
Nearly three years on from the Russian invasion, significant changes have been made to the options available to Ukrainians in the UK.
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The ‘Safety of Rwanda Act’ will be repealed
In response to Asylum Aid’s legal challenge to the Rwanda plan, the Home Secretary, confirmed that the government will repeal (this means cancel) the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024.
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New Home Office policy seeks to bar refugees from British citizenship
There have been changes to the ‘Good Character’ policy guidance used by Home Office caseworkers who assess applications for British citizenship. These changes are likely to have a significant negative impact upon people with refugee status who apply for British citizenship after 10 February 2025.
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Immigration raids: your rights, and what to do
We have put together this blog against the backdrop of an increasingly violent and Hostile Environment towards migrants in the UK.
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Streamlined asylum process for children continues
The Home Office has updated its guidance on the streamlined process for children’s asylum claims, and now the process will continue for some children.
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Do you have information about or experience of voluntary / family returns?
We have been hearing snippets of information about voluntary/family returns, but would like to learn more about how this is happening in practice so as to further inform our communities.
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Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) rebranding to Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)
From 16 January 2025, the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) will take on a new title as the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).
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Section 3C leave guide for employers
RAMFEL have created a simple guide on Section 3C Leave and Employer Responsibilities to provide clear guidance.
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