1/8/18 Updated list Register of licensed sponsors: students
1/8/18 Updated guidance Apply for a UK visa in NZ Auckland address updated
31/7/18 Scott v US [20180] EWHC 2021 refusal of permission to appeal in extradition case on abuse of process/dual criminality, Art 8, appeal allowed on question of forum s83A(3) Extradition Act 2003
31/7/18 MI (Palestine) [2018] EWCA Civ 1782 allowed appeal against refusal of asylum to Palestinian; remitted to UT to consider whether approach in Sufi & Elmi should apply; country guidance in HS out of date, significant deterioration since 2014 not taken into account
31/7/18 New IAC Presidential Guidance Note No. 2 of 2018: Further guidance on wasted costs and unreasonable costs and Wesley Gyk LLP outline of background test case and use of new guidance
31/7/18 R v GS [2018] EWCA Crim 1824 refusal of permission also dealing with refusal to overturn drug trafficking conviction of a drug mule VoT despite change in the law since 2007 conviction
31/7/18 Re X (a child) FGMPO [2018] EWCA Civ 1825 partial quashing of FGM protection order due to insufficient evidence for necessity of an absolute travel ban from age 2-16 to protect against FGM
31/7/18 Mustafa, R (on app of) v Kent CC [2018] EWHC 2025 refused JR: asylum support is not available to those awaiting determination of fresh claim acceptance
31/7/18 R (on app of Citizens UK) [2018] EWCA Civ 1812 finds unlawful the “expedited process” for family reunion applications by children in Calais following the demolition of the “Jungle” camp
31/7/18 SSHD v R(app of AM) and others [2018] EWCA Civ 1815 quashes mandatory order for admission to the UK of Calais UASCs despite findings of procedural unfairness in “expedited process”
31/7/18 Home Affairs Committee interim report on future immigration policy option post Brexit
30/7/18 Refugee Council & ASAP report Safe from violence in the UK? on suffering DV in the UK whilst claiming asylum
30/7/18 Updated guidance Reconsiderations amendment to information regarding 3C
30/7/18 Update guidance Codes of Practice for Competent Bodies Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)
30/7/18 R (on app of Bashir) [2018] UKSC 45 there is no right under the 1951 Convention for refugees recognised in a dependent territory to relocate to mainland (re SBA Cyprus and UK) – further issues left to be decided
27/7/18 Updated guidance Employer sponsorship: restricted certificate allocations figures from July meeting released.
27/7/18 MS (Pakistan) [2018] EWCA Civ 1776 allowed SSHD appeal against overturned refusals of EC for failure to meet MIR, in reliance on MM in the High Court
26/7/18 R (on app of LC) [2018] EWHC 1925 unlawful detention of an EEA national from date of refusal of ETD
26/7/18 Children’s’ Society report Distress signals on mental health of UASCs
26/7/18 R(on app of Diop) [2018] EWHC 1934 finds unlawful detention pending deportation started on refusal by Portugal to issue ETC