The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 and the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Fast Track Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 [CP 29/07] – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 22nd, 2008 in asylum, consultations, immigration, tribunals by sally

“This report summarises the responses to the consultation, including how the consultation process has influenced the final shape of the rules.”

Response to consultation (PDF)

Ministry of Justice, 21st April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Related link: Consultation paper (PDF)

MY (Turkey) v Secretary of State for Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted April 21st, 2008 in evidence, immigration, law reports, witnesses by sally

MY (Turkey) v Secretary of State for Home Department

Court of Appeal

“Where an immigration judge found a witness to be reliable and accepted his evidence, it was inappropriate and an error of law for another immigration judge at a second hearing to attack the credibility of the same witness.”

The Times, 21st April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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AS (Somalia) and Another v Entry Clearance Officer, Addis Ababa and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted April 14th, 2008 in appeals, immigration, law reports by sally

AS (Somalia) and Another v Entry Clearance Officer, Addis Ababa and Another

Court of Appeal

“While section 82(1) of the Nationality, Asylum and Immigration Act 2002 permitted an appeal against any immigration decision, in the case of refusal of entry clearance, as opposed to refusal of leave to enter, the tribunal could consider only the circumstances appertaining at the time of the decision to refuse.”

The Times, 14th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

NHS migrant rules face legal bid – BBC News

Posted April 10th, 2008 in immigration, medical treatment, news by sally

“Rules banning some migrants in England from NHS treatment are to be challenged in the High Court.”

Full story

BBC News, 9th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Immigration rule change ‘illegal’ – BBC News

Posted April 8th, 2008 in immigration, news by sally

“The government acted unlawfully in changing immigration rules for highly skilled workers who want to stay in the UK, the High Court has ruled.”

Full story

BBC News, 8th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

New unified border agency launches – Home Office

Posted April 4th, 2008 in customs and excise, immigration, press releases by sally

“Border, immigration, customs and visa checks are all handled by the new UK Border Agency.”

Full press release

Home Office, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Smith launches UK Border Agency – The Guardian

Posted April 3rd, 2008 in customs and excise, immigration, news by sally

“The new customs and immigration body, the UK Border Agency, was officially launched by the home secretary, Jacqui Smith, today.”

Full story

The Guardian, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bar Council and Law Society renew warning to Peers over Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill – The Bar Council

Posted April 2nd, 2008 in criminal justice, immigration, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents over 15,000 barristers in England and Wales, has today urged members of the House of Lords to amend further a key provision of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill, which is currently being considered in the Upper House.”

Full story

The Bar Council, 2nd April 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Successful visa appeals mean courts give green light to forced marriages – The Times

Posted March 26th, 2008 in forced marriages, immigration, news by sally

“British courts are overturning decisions taken by immigration officers that would have protected men and women from being forced into marriage.”

Full story

The Times, 26th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

EB (Togo) and Another v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted March 25th, 2008 in delay, deportation, immigration, law reports by sally

EB (Togo) and Another v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Court of Appeal

“Very lengthy delay in processing an application for indefinite leave to remain by a National Health Service employee who had returned to the UK despite a deportation order did not invalidate the order.”

The Times, 24th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Britain and France join forces on immigration – The Independent

Posted March 25th, 2008 in France, immigration, news by sally

“Plans for a joint drive by Britain and France against illegal immigration could backfire by forcing ‘soft targets’ to return to dangerous countries, refugee groups have warned.”

Full story

The Independent, 25th March 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Regina (AM) (Cameroon) v Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (No 2) – Times Law Reports

Posted March 7th, 2008 in immigration, judicial review, law reports by sally

Regina (AM) (Cameroon) v Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (No 2)

Court of Appeal

“Where a listing mistake meant a statutory review of an immigration appeal went ahead, resulting in a final determination, before a judicial review application had been heard, the judicial review should be heard and the final determination set aside; otherwise the applicant would suffer serious injustice for which there was no other remedy.”

The Times, 7th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Migrants challenge rule changes – BBC News

Posted March 5th, 2008 in immigration, news by sally

“The government’s decision to change the rules for highly skilled immigrants is facing a challenge in the High Court.”

Full story

BBC News, 5th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

AS (Somalia) and another v Entry Clearance Officer, Addis Ababa and another – WLR Daily

Posted March 4th, 2008 in appeals, immigration, law reports by sally

AS (Somalia) and another v Entry Clearance Officer, Addis Ababa and another [2008] EWCA Civ 149; WLR (D) 67

“While section 82(1) of the Nationality, Asylum and Immigration Act 2002 permitted an appeal against any immigration decision, in the case of refusal of entry clearance, as opposed to refusal of leave to enter, the tribunal could consider only the circumstances appertaining at the time of the decision to refuse.”

WLR Daily, 3rd March 2008

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

£10,000 fines for employing illegal migrant without check – The Times

Posted February 29th, 2008 in employment, fines, immigration, news by sally

“Employers who hire illegal immigrants can be fined £10,000 per worker from today in cases involving negligence, compared with a previous figure of £5,000.”

Full story

The Times, 29th February 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

R(AM)(Cameroon) v Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (No 2) , Secretary of State for the Home Department as interested party – WLR Daily

Posted February 25th, 2008 in immigration, judicial review, law reports by sally

R(AM)(Cameroon) v Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (No 2) , Secretary of State for the Home Department as interested party [2008] EWCA Civ 100; [2008] WLR (D) 57

“Where a statutory review of an immigration appeal mistakenly went ahead before a judicial review application establishing a good arguable case had been heard resulting in a final determination, that determination should be set aside and the judicial review proceed.”

WLR Daily, 22nd February 2008

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Judge: Britain has lost control of its borders – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 25th, 2008 in deportation, detention, immigration, news by sally

“A judge yesterday bemoaned Britain’s loss of border controls ‘for the first time since 1066’ and the deportation centres set up to cope with the result.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 23rd February 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Britain may abolish ancestry visa – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 21st, 2008 in immigration, news by sally

“Britain is proposing to sever its historic ties to tens of thousands of Commonwealth nationals who have an automatic right through descent to live and work here.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 21st February 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Contract for citizenship – Home Office

Posted February 21st, 2008 in citizenship, immigration, press releases by sally

“Major changes proposed to the way foreign nationals achieve British citizenship.”

Full press release

Home Office, 20th February 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Foreign brides who plan to live in Britain ‘must speak English’ – The Times

Posted February 21st, 2008 in immigration, married persons, news by sally

“Thousands of foreigners who want to marry a British person and move to Britain will have to take an English language test, the Prime Minister announced yesterday.”

Full story

The Times, 21st February 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk