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Major study into human trafficking

A lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University is to undertake a study into the public’s attitude towards the problem of human trafficking – and how consumers’ spending habits contribute towards it.

Migration and unemployment

Recent research by the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) into the impact of immigration on the UK labour market has revealed that increased immigration was not associated with increases in claims for Jobseekers Allowance.

Global Review on entry clearance decision-making

The general quality of the UK Border Agency’s decision-making can and must be improved, said John Vine CBE QPM, the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency, publishing his global review of entry clearance decision-making.

International Migrants Day

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

Call to open EU labour markets to Bulgarians and Romanians

A recent European Parliament resolution has said that all EU Member States should lift labour market barriers to Bulgarians and Romanians. It...

Changes to appeals against immigration decisions

The UK Border Agency has announced that the Ministry of Justice is to introduce appeal fee charges for some asylum and immigration appeals from 19th December 2011.

Court of Justice rules on the 'return directive'

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled in a case involving the ‘return directive’, which establishes common standards and procedures applicable in Member States for removing illegally staying third-country nationals from their territory.

A common set of rights for foreign workers

Third country migrants working legally within the EU should enjoy certain comparable rights to those of EU nationals under a new "single permit" directive agreed by Parliament and Council and backed by the Civil Liberties and Employment committees.

Common European Asylum System

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...

Extension of employment restrictions

Controls to restrict how Bulgarian and Romanian nationals access the UK labour market are to be extended until the end of 2013. This means Romanian and...

Court of Appeal upholds access to justice for migrants

The Court of Appeal has ruled that migrants have the right to insist on taking legal advice before consenting to removal by the UK Border Agency [UKBA] at less than 72 hours notice.

Stronger cooperation and mobility

The European Commission has proposed to strengthen dialogue and operational cooperation with non-EU partner countries in the area of migration and mobility,...