In a significant ruling, the Asylum Support Tribunal has determined that there is a right of appeal against the Home Office’s decision to cease asylum support where an asylum claim has been deemed withdrawn. This decision, which challenges the Home Office’s guidance, has major implications for asylum seekers whose claims have been unilaterally withdrawn due...

In a landmark decision, the High Court has ruled that the Home Office’s failure to provide proof of status to thousands of migrants on Section 3C leave is unlawful. The legal challenge, brought by the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) alongside a former client, highlights significant issues faced by those on...

In a significant ruling, the High Court has underscored the importance of procedural fairness in the Home Office’s decisions regarding sponsor licence revocations. The case of New Hope Care Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home Department has brought to light key procedural failings, leading to a successful legal challenge by New Hope Care...

The introduction of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 has brought significant changes to the UK’s immigration landscape, particularly affecting asylum seekers. Among these changes is the increase in the standard of proof required for refugee status claims, applicable to applications submitted on or after June 28, 2022. As these claims begin to be processed...

The relocation of refugees and asylum seekers is a deeply entrenched practice dating back to ancient customs. In the modern era, these practices have been formalized under international law, particularly through the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol. These instruments obligate states to protect individuals fleeing persecution and serious harm, marking a significant evolution...