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13 June 2018
Same-sex spouses have same residence rights, rules EU court
In a ruling last week, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that all member states must recognise same-sex spouses’ residency rights under EU…
5 June 2018
London Identities
The Centre for London published a new paper titled London Identities, which explores how understandings of identity and belonging shapes the capital. Researchers Nicolas Bosetti and Tom…
5 June 2018
Consultation on MRN’s London work
A reminder that MRN is consulting you on our future projects, collaborations and work in London. MRN continues to advocate for the rights of all migrants in the capital,…
5 June 2018
Quarterly figures on illegal working penalties are up
The government published the latest quarterly report showing the total number of fines for illegal working handed down to employers. This latest instalment is backdated from October…
29 May 2018
For art’s sake…
By Rita Chadha Personally speaking, I am uneasy about artists intervening and engaging with migrants. There is a tendency for this kind of artistic effort to be…
29 May 2018
Revised Home Office guide on study restrictions
Judges received new guidance on the implementation of immigration bail, written by the president of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), Judge Clements. The newly published…
29 May 2018
Warning holidaymakers on modern slavery risks
The government released a statement warning young British holidaymakers of modern slavery risks, launching a Border Force operation to help “raise awareness of labour exploitation amongst young…
29 May 2018
New immigration and visa services contract outsourced to Sopra Steria
European IT firm, Sopra Steria, received a government contract to operate the United Kingdom’s digital visa service. The new service will deliver a streamlined application process from…
29 May 2018
Understanding the EU asylum system
The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament (S&D Group) has launched a communication campaign ahead of World Refugee Day. They will be posting weekly videos…
29 May 2018
Freed Voices respond to the Immigration minister
Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes was the latest person to be called to answer the Home Affairs Select Committee about detention. Detention Action has gathered responses by members…