Home Office extends call for evidence on new asylum appeals body Submissions invited from individuals and organisations with experience immigration and asylum appeals

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Updated briefing on Ukraine visa schemes published by Commons Library after Ukraine Permission Extension renewed 24-month extension of Ukraine Permission Extension scheme opened to applications on 8 April 2026

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Motion to regret debate in House of Lords over latest statement of changes to the Immigration Rules Peers criticise lack of plan behind asylum reforms introduced by March's HC 1691

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HMI Prisons finds ongoing shortcomings in interpretation during France removal flight under “one in, one out” scheme Prisons watchdog identifies continued communication failures during escorted removal operation, despite professional conduct by staff

News: HMI Prisons finds ongoing shortcomings in interpretation during France removal flight under “one in, one out” scheme via EIN

Home Office to remove EUSS pre-settled status from individuals who have clearly ceased to maintain continuous residence Independent Monitoring Authority warns guidance lacks clarity about how caseworkers will make individual decisions

News: Home Office to remove EUSS pre-settled status from individuals who have clearly ceased to maintain continuous residence via EIN

Refugee Council questions logic behind Home Office’s new 42-day move-on period for refugees New research find 56-day move-on pilot scheme improved outcomes but finding housing and income remained problems

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New update of Asylum Information Database’s comprehensive overview of UK’s asylum system 130-page report covers asylum law, policy and practice, including significant developments in the last year

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Migrants Organise details growing crisis in access to justice for asylum seekers Urgent and material changes needed, as many asylum seekers now navigate one of most complex areas of law alone

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Lords committee concerned Home Office has not fully thought through recent immigration changes Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee examines this month's Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1691)

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Major new investigation finds ‘stop the boats’ policies linked to rise in Channel fatalities Report by Border Forensics and University of Bristol research centre warns continuation of policies will precipitate more deaths

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Home Office launches call for evidence on new asylum appeals body Submissions invited from individuals and organisations with experience immigration and asylum appeals

News: Home Office launches call for evidence on new asylum appeals body via EIN

Consultation launched on aligning immigration judicial review procedures in Upper Tribunal with Administrative Court Tribunal Procedure Committee consultation runs until 11:59pm on 12 June 2026

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Migrants’ Rights Network survey details widespread anxiety over earned settlement ILR proposals Majority of respondents said proposals and accompanying anti-migrant narratives are worsening conditions for migrants

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Lady Chief Justice highlights lack of clarity over plans to replace First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill says judiciary waiting to be told "what the plan is, what the timeline is, and what the proposals are"

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Legal opinion argues Home Office’s use of AI in determining asylum claims may be unlawful Open Rights Group publishes opinion by Cloisters Chambers' Robin Allen KC and Dee Masters and Doughty Street Chambers' Joshua Jackson

News: Legal opinion argues Home Office’s use of AI in determining asylum claims may be unlawful via EIN

Commons committee says earned settlement ILR changes must be implemented carefully to avoid unintended consequences Home Affairs Committee warns uncertainty over implementation and lack of timeline is causing unnecessary distress among migrants

News: Commons committee says earned settlement ILR changes must be implemented carefully to avoid unintended consequences via EIN

Review of digital reform of tribunals highlights challenges for Immigration and Asylum Chamber amid rising caseloads Comprehensive review published as latest statistics show First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber's open caseload reached 139,000

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Home Office announces major reform of Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention policy New Assessing Detention for Vulnerable People policy will be based on 'evidence of needs' model

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UNHCR publishes audit of Home Office asylum interviews, calls for improvements Major new 92-page report identifies several issues affecting the quality of asylum interviews

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Home Secretary reaffirms earned settlement ILR reforms will be retrospective, says changes coming this autumn Shabana Mahmood says new rules will affect those who arrived between 2022 and 2024 after telling The Times they will take effect this autumn

News: Home Secretary reaffirms earned settlement ILR reforms will be retrospective, says changes coming this autumn via EIN

Major new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules introduce visa ‘brake’ and asylum system reforms 48-page statement - HC 1691 - makes changes to a range of areas

News: Major new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules introduce visa ‘brake’ and asylum system reforms via EIN

Student visas halted for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan due to rising asylum claims Measures to be introduced in tomorrow's Immigration Rules changes and will take effect on 26 March 2026

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Student visas halted for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan as a result of rising asylum claims Measures to be introduced in tomorrow's immigration rules changes and will take effect on 26 March 2026

News: Student visas halted for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan as a result of rising asylum claims via EIN

Government to commence duty to deport foreign criminals given suspended sentence of 12 months or more Minister for Border Security and Asylum says section 45 of Sentencing Act 2026 to commence on 22 March

News: Government to commence duty to deport foreign criminals given suspended sentence of 12 months or more via EIN

Major overhaul of asylum system introduces 30-month refugee leave under ‘core protection’ model Home Secretary announces 'reset' in Britain's asylum offer, applying to new claims made from today

News: Major overhaul of asylum system introduces 30-month refugee leave under ‘core protection’ model via EIN

Safe Passage International granted permission for judicial review over refugee family reunion suspension Charity argues suspension is irrational and breaches Equality Act and best interests duties to children

News: Safe Passage International granted permission for judicial review over refugee family reunion suspension via EIN

Government warns of ‘baseless accusations’ against immigration judges Response to Lords Constitution Committee says inaccurate or ‘clickbait’ reporting fuels attacks on judiciary

News: Government warns of ‘baseless accusations’ against immigration judges via EIN

Non-visa nationals require digital permission to travel to the UK from today Visitors to UK who do not need a visa must now first obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

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Ukrainians given more time to renew UK visas as Home Office extends Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme Application window for applying to extend stay under the scheme is widened from 28 to 90 days

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Demos report calls for public involvement in immigration reforms to rebuild trust Cross-party think tank argues for new deal between state and citizens on way immigration policy is developed and implemented

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