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Court clarifies meaning of 'act of persecution'
By Richmond Chambers -

The Court of Justice of the European Union has given an Opinion on what constitutes an 'act of persecution' for the purposes of recognition of refugee status for asylum seekers.

 The Court of Justice of the European Union has given an Opinion on what constitutes an 'act of persecution' for the purposes of recognition of refugee status for asylum seekers.

Asylum in the EU27
By Richmond Chambers -

Recent data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has revealed that the number of asylum applicants registered in the EU27 rose to 301 000 in 2011.

 Recent data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has revealed that the number of asylum applicants registered in the EU27 rose to 301 000 in 2011.

Miah and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWCA Civ 261
By Richmond Chambers -

In this case, the Court of Appeal discussed whether or not there is a 'near miss principle' in Article 8 cases.

 In this case, the Court of Appeal discussed whether or not there is a 'near miss principle' in Article 8 cases.

More refugees to be resettled in EU
By Richmond Chambers -

European countries will receive more support from the EU to take up refugees under a new joint resettlement programme endorsed by the Civil Liberties Committee. The programme aims to...

 step up the EU's role in providing international protection, especially for vulnerable groups such as women at risk and unaccompanied minors, in cooperation with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

Joint EU resettlement programme
By Richmond Chambers -

EU Commissioner Malmström has issued a statement welcoming the European Council adoption of a common position on the Joint EU resettlement programme.

 EU Commissioner Malmström has issued a statement welcoming the European Council adoption of a common position on the Joint EU resettlement programme.

Sanade and others (British children - Zambrano - Dereci) [2011] UKUT 00048
By Richmond Chambers -

In this case the Upper Tribunal stated that if an immigrant facing removal from the UK has a British citizen spouse and/or child, it will never be reasonable to require the British family member to go to live with...

 them outside the European Union. The first appellant in this case was an Indian national facing deportation; his wife was originally Indian herself but had recently acquired British citizenship, and the...

Detained Fast Track report published
By Richmond Chambers -

The Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency, John Vine CBE QPM, has published his thematic inspection report of the UK Border Agency's Detained Fast Track (DFT) system. the DFT was not working as quickly...

 as intended with decisions not being made until 13 days after a person's arrival in the DFT, despite the Agency's published aim of three days; 38% of the sampled refusal cases took longer than three...

Trafficking victims should have the chance to tell their story
By Richmond Chambers -

Following the publication of the 'Landing in Dover' report by the Children's Commissioner for England, the Executive Director of the Centre for Social Justice, Gavin...

 Poole, has issued a statement welcoming the increased protection for children, and calling for further changes to help protect adult victims of human trafficking.

Unaccompanied children no longer to suffer effects of `Gentleman’s Agreement’
By Richmond Chambers -

A report issued by Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England, has revealed that an agreement in existence between the UK and France regarding the treatment of unaccompanied children entering the country...

 was in conflict with the UK Border Agency's (UKBA) duty to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Using face to face interpreters and stopping the use of telephone interpreters for interviews other...

International Migrants Day
By Richmond Chambers -

UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has published a message for International Migrants Day, which was observed on 18th December.

 UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has published a message for International Migrants Day, which was observed on 18th December.

Common European Asylum System
By Richmond Chambers -

The European Commission has adopted a communication on "Enhanced intra-EU solidarity in the field of asylum" which seeks to reinforce practical, technical and financial cooperation, move towards a better allocation...

 of responsibilities and an improved governance of the asylum system, and to contribute to the finalisation of the "Common European Asylum System" (CEAS) by 2012 (a deadline set by the Stockholm Programme).

Proposals to enhance the rights of refugees
By Richmond Chambers -

The European Parliament has approved the Commission's proposal to amend the Qualification Directive which will enhance the rights granted to refugees and...

 beneficiaries of subsidiary protection in the EU. The Directive guarantees uniform rights when it comes to health care and access to the labour market.
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