Upper Tribunal Rules on Protection Claims by Ukraine Draft-Evaders

As the war in Eastern Ukraine rages on, there has been a marked increase in the number of Ukrainians migrating to the UK. Many of them are young men seeking asylum, evading the military draft re-introduced in Ukraine on 1 May 2014. The scope of the draft was expanded...

Upper Tribunal Provides Guidance On Country Guidance

In what circumstances is it appropriate to depart from existing Country Guidance? And when is a failure to do so an error of law? These are the questions...

Home Secretary Criticised for “Compassion Quota” in Asylum Policy

Theresa May is facing criticism for her plans to introduce what many critics are calling a “compassion quota” which offers the bare minimum protection to the vast majority of refugees.Expert Immigration Barristers in London: Contact Us

EU Response to Mediterranean Migration Crisis

The European Commission has published details of ten immediate actions it intends to take in response to the migration crisis situation in the Mediterranean. Reinforce the Joint Operations in the Mediterranean, namely Triton and Poseidon, by increasing the financial...

Asylum Support Rates: Home Office Defiant Despite High Court Ruling

Despite a ruling from the High Court ordering the Government to review the asylum support rates, it has been announced by the Home Office that there will be no increase.

Asylum applicants in EU

Interesting figures released last week by the EU reveal that in 2013 there was an increase in the numbers of people seeking asylum in EU countries, from 335,000 in 2012 to 435,000 in 2013.Contact Us

Criticism of the Dublin Regulation

On the 18th November 2013, the Dublin Regulation, which identifies which European State is responsible for deciding on an asylum application, celebrated its 10th anniversary.

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.