Asylum & Immigration

Articles

Asylum seekers and the UK's deterrence strategy

The UK government should reform its policies of deterrence towards asylum seekers, says Thom Brooks

Asylum seekers and the UK’s humanitarian and legal responsibilities

Sharmistha Michaels explores the legal controversy over the UK goverment outsourcing asylum seekers to Rwanda

Leigh Day acts for Asylum Aid as it seeks permission to appeal Rwanda judgment

A hearing will be held today (Monday 16 January) at the Royal Courts of Justice

Refugee removal to Rwanda by plane: Is the deal worth it?

Dr Ruth Brittle considers human rights fears in sending refugees to Rwanda

Leigh Day and Asylum Aid apply for urgent injunction to halt Rwanda refugee flights

The government has assured Asylum Aid no flights will take place before its application is heard by the courts

Beware HRA discretion?: Rafiq v Thurrock Borough Council [2022] EWHC 584 (QB)

Emelia Bezant-Gahan and Tom Lambourne examine the dangers of relying on the court's discretion to extend limitation under s7(5) of the Human Rights Act 1998