The Ukraine schemes: two years on
This simple blog provides an overview of the Ukraine schemes, two years on, and lists some useful organisations and initiatives for Ukrainians in (or on their way to) the UK.
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No Floating Prisons: Bibby Stockholm Barge
On the week of 7 August 2023, the first group of people to be housed on Bibby Stockholm moved onto the barge. This blog post provides information about the barge and the concerns we have about it.
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What we know about the Rwanda Act and Treaty so far
On 25 April, the government’s Safety of Rwanda Act received Royal Assent and became law. At the same time, the UK’s Treaty (agreement) with Rwanda was ratified. This means that the treaty has become legally binding upon the UK and Rwanda.
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The Illegal Migration Act: Latest updates
Our latest updates on the Illegal Migration Act 2023. Updated 12 February 2024 to reflect on the publication of the Home Office’s ‘safe and legal routes’ report
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Immigration raids: your rights, and what to do
We have put together this simple blog against the backdrop of an increasingly violent and Hostile Environment towards migrants in the UK. This is particularly important in light of the recently passed Safety of Rwanda Act, and reports that the Home Office is increasing efforts to detain people at risk of removal to Rwanda or who are reporting at Home Office reporting centres.
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Voting as a migrant in the UK
2024 is going to be a big year for parliamentary politics in the UK. There are local elections happening in May, and there is going to be a General Election too. This short blog explains who can vote in which elections.
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Calais leave: an update
Calais Leave was originally introduced as a 10 year route to settlement. In March 2024, the Home Office reduced this to 5 years.
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Learn more about Subject Access Requests
You have the right to access your personal information which is held by a government body, such as the Home Office. The process of doing this is called a ‘Subject Access Request’ or a SAR. Learn more about SARs by signing up to this free training.
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Urgent notice: Home Office offers of ‘voluntary departure’ to Rwanda
We have received reports that the Home Office is calling people to offer ‘voluntary departure’ to Rwanda. This is what we know so far.
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Plans to introduce fees for claims at the Employment Tribunal
At the end of January 2024, the government announced a proposal to introduce a fee for claimants to bring claims forward at the Employment Tribunal. If this proposal is implemented, it risks reducing access to justice at work.
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Updates to the Domestic Abuse Concession
On 16 February 2024, the Home Office made changes to the domestic abuse concession. This is the temporary grant of leave available to people who have experienced domestic abuse.
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A new crisis: the asylum appeal backlog
Figures released at the beginning of February 2024 have revealed the shocking increase in the backlog of Asylum and Immigration Tribunal cases.
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