The Labour government has recently introduced significant changes to the UK asylum processing system with the implementation of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 (Amendment) Regulations 2024. These new regulations bring an end to the prohibition on granting leave to people who have claimed asylum, fundamentally altering the landscape of the UK’s immigration policy. What’s on...

In a recent ruling, the High Court upheld the Home Secretary’s decision to refuse to register child as a British citizen, despite providing only “barely stated” reasons. This decision, in the case of R (OBN (a minor) by his litigation friend ASM) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 1833 (Admin),...

The UK government is set to expedite the asylum claims of around 90,000 migrants previously earmarked for deportation to Rwanda. This move, expected to be announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, represents a stark departure from the previous administration’s stance on illegal migration and asylum processing. The new legislation, to be unveiled this week, will...

The Home Office has recently updated its guidance on the 10-year long residence route, offering much-needed clarity on the transitional provisions for absences. This comes after significant confusion arose from the ambiguous drafting of the new immigration rules introduced on 11 April 2024. The initial guidance suggested that the 548-day limit on absences no longer...

In recent years, the UK’s process for identifying and supporting trafficking survivors has deteriorated, causing significant confusion and distress among those affected. Legal challenges have spotlighted flaws and unlawful practices within the Home Office’s policies, exacerbating the difficulties faced by these vulnerable individuals. Inadequate Policy for Trafficking Survivors The Council of Europe Convention on Action...