Category: immigration

Ishtiaq v. Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted May 22nd, 2007 in immigration, law reports by traceydennis

Room for caseworker’s discretion

Ishtiaq v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Court of Appeal

“A caseworker in the Home Office had a discretion to decide what evidence an applicant had to produce when she sought indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom on the ground that her matrimonial relationship had permanently broken down.”

The Times, 22nd May 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Regina v. IK; Regina v. AB; Regina v. KA – Times Law Reports

Posted May 16th, 2007 in double jeopardy, immigration, law reports by sally

Double jeopardy requires two sets of criminal proceedings

Regina v. IK; Regina v. AB; Regina v. KA

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“Double jeopardy was not available as a plea in bar unless both sets of proceedings were criminal and the Special Immigration Appeals Commission was not a criminal court.”

The Times, 16th May 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Bosses central to new immigration plans – The Guardian

Posted May 15th, 2007 in employment, immigration, news by sally

“Employers could be obliged to make new staff produce a passport or birth certificate before they start work or face financial penalties, under new proposals to crack down on illegal immigration announced today.”

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The Guardian, 15th May 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Rogue employers to face illegal working crackdown – Government News Network

Posted May 15th, 2007 in employment, immigration, news by sally

“The Home Office drive against illegal working moved forward today as talks began with industry on the implementation of tough new legislation designed to crackdown on bogus employees.”

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Home Office press release, 15th May 2007

Source: www.gnn.gov.uk

Libyan terror suspects win right to stay in UK – The Times

Posted April 28th, 2007 in human rights, immigration, Libya, news, terrorism by sally

“A Home Office plan to deport terror suspects back to Libya is in tatters today, after an immigration court ruled that they could face an unfair trial and even torture if sent home.”

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The Times, 27th April 2007

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UK terror suspects win key ruling – BBC News

Posted April 27th, 2007 in human rights, immigration, Libya, news, terrorism by sally

“Two Libyan terror suspects have won an appeal against deportation from the UK in a major defeat for the government.” 

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BBC News, 27th April 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Deportation reprieve for boy, 7, and HIV-positive parents – The Guardian

Posted April 16th, 2007 in children, HIV, immigration, news by sally

“A seven-year-old boy and his HIV-positive parents at the centre of a deportation battle have been granted a legal reprieve after coming within hours of being put on a plane to Malawi.”

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The Guardian, 16th April 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Regina (AM (Cameroon)) v. Asylum and Immigration Tribunal – Times Law Reports

Posted April 11th, 2007 in immigration, judicial review, law reports by sally

Judicial review available as well as statutory review

Regina (AM (Cameroon)) v. Asylum and Immigration Tribunal 

Court of Appeal

“In exceptional circumstances, judicial review was available to challenge an immigration judge’s decision even though a final statutory review procedure existed.”

The Times, 11th April 2007

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.

Border and Immigration Agency goes live – Government News Network

Posted April 2nd, 2007 in immigration, press releases by sally

“Six regional directors have been appointed to the new Border and Immigration Agency (BIA), which goes live today, the Home Office has announced. ”

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Home Office press release, 2nd April 2007

Source: www.gnn.gov.uk