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Making immigration work for Britain
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The creation of a sustainable selective immigration system that encourages the brightest and best to come to the UK has been reaffirmed by Immigration Minister Damian Green.

 The creation of a sustainable selective immigration system that encourages the brightest and best to come to the UK has been reaffirmed by Immigration Minister Damian Green.

Trafficking victims should have the chance to tell their story
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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.

MPs call for better monitoring of enforced removals contracts
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In a recent report, the Home Affairs Committee has criticised the UK Border Agency's management of the processes for the enforced removal of those who are being deported from the UK. Inappropriate use of physical...

 restraint, and the possible use of unauthorised and potentially dangerous restraint techniques. Weaknesses in passing on information about detainees’ medical conditions to all the relevant staff. Use of...

Changes to English language tests
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The UK Border Agency has made some amendments to the list of approved English language tests for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner...

 applications. The City & Guilds test scores now show 'pass' and there is a separate English language test for spouse/partner applications. For City & Guilds tests the documents required for a migrants application have been...

Abu Qatada cannot be deported to Jordan
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The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Omar Othman (Abu Qatada) cannot be deported to Jordan while there remains a real risk that evidence obtained by torture will be used against him.

 The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Omar Othman (Abu Qatada) cannot be deported to Jordan while there remains a real risk that evidence obtained by torture will be used against him.

Unaccompanied children no longer to suffer effects of `Gentleman’s Agreement’
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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...

Major study into human trafficking
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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.

 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
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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.

 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
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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.

 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
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.

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

 states that there are no real economic justifications for restricting their fundamental right to work and reside in any EU Member State.

Changes to appeals against immigration decisions
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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.

 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.
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