New family immigration visa rules ‘penalise couples’ – BBC News
‘There are fears that more people will be separated by the introduction of a minimum salary level for those wanting UK family visas.’
BBC News, 24th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: government departments
Council of Europe human rights watchdog condemns UK’s Rwanda bill – The Guardian
‘The Council of Europe’s human rights watchdog has condemned Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda scheme, saying it raises “major issues about the human rights of asylum seekers and the rule of law”.’
The Guardian, 23rd April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rwanda bill: what does the latest delay mean? – The Guardian
‘Rishi Sunak’s plan to fly people seeking asylum to Rwanda this spring appears to have been put back to the summer after House of Lords insisted on changes to the scheme.’
The Guardian, 19th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Inquiries Update: Three Things You Need to Know – Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog
‘Achas Burin updates readers on three essential news items concerning the future of Public Inquiries: the commencement of the Lampard Inquiry, the Norton committee reviewing Inquiries and the government consultation on apologies following the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.’
Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog, 17th April 2024
Source: inquestsandinquirieslawblog.com
Clinical negligence fixed costs set for October implementation – Legal Futures
‘Fixed recoverable costs for low-value clinical negligence claims are now likely to come into force in October 2024, it has emerged.’
Legal Futures, 19th April 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Joe Tomlinson, Angela Paul, and Jed Meers: Are Statutory Duties to Protect the ‘Vulnerable’ a Good Idea? – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The Work and Pensions Committee is conducting an inquiry on a highly important matter: how vulnerable welfare claimants are safeguarded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), and whether changes ought to be made. In the course of this work, it has raised this important question: should the DWP be placed under a statutory duty for safeguarding vulnerable claimants?’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 16th April 2024
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Ukrainians granted sanctuary in Britain sent to live with suspected gangsters – The Independent
‘Ukrainian refugees fleeing the horrors of war to find sanctuary in British homes were sent to live with suspected gangsters under the government’s flagship Homes for Ukraine scheme, The Independent can reveal.’
The Independent, 14th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ministry of Defence official took £70,000 in secret payments – BBC News
‘A former Ministry of Defence (MoD) official has been jailed after taking £70,000 in secret payments and gifts.’
BBC news, 13th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Changes to legal migration rules for family and work visas in 2024 – House of Commons Library
‘On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced future changes to visa rules in what he described as a “five-point plan” to reduce immigration. The Home Office released more information on 21 December, including some adjustments to what had initially been announced.’
House of Commons Library, 11th April 2024
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government? – The Guardian
‘George Henderson was convicted of fraud and had to repay £19,500 in carer’s allowance years after ticking the wrong box on the form. He is not alone. The Guardian society editor, Patrick Butler, looks at why thousands are facing prosecution over innocent mistakes.’
The Guardian, 12th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Carer convicted over benefit error worth 30p a week fights to clear his name – The Guardian
‘A carer who says he was “dragged through the courts” and had to sell his home to pay back almost £20,000 in benefit overpayments is fighting to clear his name after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) acknowledged he made an innocent mistake.’
The Guardian, 12th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
New UK laws to curb ‘disruptive protests’ come into force – The Independent
‘New public order powers to prevent “disruptive” protests in the UK will come into force from Friday [5th April].’
The Independent, 5th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Fourth former UK supreme court judge signs letter over Israeli actions in Gaza – The Guardian
‘Lord Carnwath joins Lady Hale, who was president of the UK’s highest court, and lords Sumption and Wilson, in urging ministers to act to prevent the “plausible risk” of genocide in Gaza.’
The Guardian, 4th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
New laws to cut migration and put British workers first in force – Home Office
‘Changes that are now in force will slash migration and prevent the undercutting of British workers by employers looking to recruit cheap labour from overseas.’
Home Office, 4th April 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
Government accepts all recommendations made by Angiolini Inquiry – Home Office
‘Government led recommendations made by Part 1 of the independent Angiolini Inquiry have been accepted.’
Home Office, 25th March 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
More synthetic opioids banned to protect communities – Home Office
‘Fifteen additional synthetic opioids are now under the strictest controls to prevent drug related deaths and ensure anyone caught supplying them faces tough penalties.’
Home Office, 20th March 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
Small boat pilot jailed after endangering more than 50 lives – Home Office
‘A small boat pilot has been jailed after crossing the Channel with more than 50 migrants in a perilously overcrowded dinghy.’
Home Office, 21st March 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
Former CPS chief says clampdown on protests risks creating ‘thought crimes’ – The Guardian
‘The former director of public prosecutions for England and Wales has warned against the risk of creating “thought crimes” amid the recent clampdown on protesters and demonisation of demonstrators by politicians.’
The Guardian, 24th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Thousands of UK women owed pension payout after ombudsman’s Waspi ruling – The Guardian
‘Thousands of women, potentially hundreds of thousands, are owed compensation because of government failings related to the way changes to the state pension age were made, a long-awaited official report has said.’
The Guardian, 21st March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
