Some Useful Documents about Development Policies in Asylum in the UK
June 2007
Second Reading, in the Lords, of the Borders Bill 2007, 13th June 2007 (UNHCR’s Comments on the Borders Bill, June 2007)
Immigration Detention Expectations 2007. Criteria for assessing the conditions for and treatment of immigration detainees by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, June 2007
Home Office, BIA, Simplifying Immigration Law: An Initial Consultation, June 2007
The Integration Loans for Refugees and Others Regulations 2007– Statutory Instrument 2007\1598, made 4th June 2007 and coming into force 11th June 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum) (and associated The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (Commencement No. 7 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007, SI 2007/1672, made 4th June 2007
The Asylum (Designated States) Order 2007– draft Statutory Instrument SI 9780 10770659 (Explanatory Memorandum)
May 2007
Home Office, Asylum Statistics: 1st Quarter 2007, 22nd May 2007
ILPA, When is a child not a child? Asylum, age disputes and the process of age assessment, May 2007
NSPCC’s Response to Planning Better Outcomes and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children, May 2007
Home Office, Border and Immigration Agency, The Integration Loan – introduction on 11th June 2007, May 2007
Liberty, “Liberty challenges unnecessary imprisonment of asylum claimants”, 16th May 2007 – re hearing of Saadi in the European Court of Human Rights”, Press Release, 16th May 2007
The Immigration (Leave to Remain) (Prescribed Forms and Procedures) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, No. 1122, made 28th March 2007, coming into force 1st May 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules - Cm7075, 1st May 2007
April 2007
The Community Legal Service (Asylum and Immigration. Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, SI 2007/1317, made 24th April 2007 and coming into force 30th April 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007, SI 2007/1285 made 23rd April 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
Home Office, “New points based system to start in the New Year”, Press Release, 18th April 2007
The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007, No. 835 (L.5), made 14th March 2007, coming into force 10th April 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
The Community Legal Service (Financial) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, No. 906, Made 15th March 2007, coming into force 9th April 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
The Asylum Support (Amendment) Regulations 2007, No. 863, made 15th March 2007, coming into force 9th April 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2007, SI 2007/1158 made 1st April 2007 and coming into force 2nd April 2007
The Immigration and Nationality (Cost Recovery Fees) Regulations 2007, No. 936, made 19th March 2007, coming into force 2nd April 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
The Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, No. 928, made 19th March 2007, coming into force 2nd April 2007(Explanatory Memorandum)
The Immigration (Leave to Remain) (Prescribed Forms and Procedures) Regulations 2007, No. 882, made 13th March 2007, coming into force 2nd April 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules - HC398, 3 April 2007
Home Office, “New immigration fees from 2 April 2007”, Press Release, 2 April 2007
Home Office, “Border and Immigration Agency goes live”, Press Release, 2 April 2007
Home Office, “Introduction of tests for English and knowledge of British Life for applicants seeking settlement in the UK”, Press Release, 2 April 2007
March 2007
UNHCR, Asylum Levels and Trends in Industrialized Countries 2006. Overview of Asylum Applications Lodged in European and Non-European Industrialized Countries in 2006, March 2007
Joint Committee on Human Rights, The Treatment of Asylum Seekers, 30th March 2007
The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2007, No. 1109 (C.50), made 29th March 2007
Home Office, “Government to strengthen "off-shore" border”, Press Release, 28 March 2007
Home Office, “Immigration and Nationality Directorate response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ report - Foreign National Prisoners: a follow-up report”, Press Release, 22 March 2007
Home Office, “National refugee integration services - next steps”, Press Release, 20 March 2007
Home Office, “Home Office response to her Majesty's chief inspector of prisons' (HMCIP) report of Tinsley House”, Press Release, 20 March 2007
Institute of Race Relations, They are Children Too. A study of Europe’s deportation policies, March 2007
The Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, No. 475, made 20th February 2007, coming into force 16th March 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2007, SI 2007/807 made 14th March 2007 and coming into force 15th March 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
Home Office, “Publication of charging consultation response to a consultation on a new charging regime for Immigration and Nationality fees and proposed new fees”, Press Release, 7 March 2007
The Immigration Services Commissioner (Designated Professional Body) (Fees) Order 2007, No. 317, made 6th February, coming into force 5th March 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
Home Office, “IND statement of policy: Judicial review challenges following notification of removal directions”, Press Release, 2 March 2007 (new Practice Direction)
February 2007
Home Office, Asylum Statistics: 4th Quarter 2006, 27th February 2007
The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2007, No. 467 (C.19), made 19th February 2007
Home Office, “Minister pledges fast but fair asylum system - New asylum teams for West London and the South East”, Press Release, 7th February 2007
Home Office, Asylum Statistics: 4th Quarter 2006, February 2007
January 2007
The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2007, No. 182 (C.8), made 29th January 2007
Home Office, “New powers boost immigration officers power to protect UK borders”, Press Release, 26th January 2007
Refugee Council, “Refugee Council statement on unlawful detention of young asylum seekers”, Press Release, 26th January 2007
UK Borders Bill, 25th January 2007 (with Explanatory Notes)
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Report on the Unannounced Inspections of Three Short-Term Non-Residential Immigration Holding Facilities: Reliance House, Liverpool; Sandford House, Solihukll; John Lennon Airport, Liverpool, February-June 2006, and Report on the Unannounced Inspections of One Short-Term Residential Immigration Holding Facility: Colnbrook, May 2006, 16th January 2007
The Legal Services Ombudsman (Jurisdiction) (Amendment) Order 2006, No. 3362, made 15th December 2006, coming into force 5th January 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
The Asylum (First List of Safe Countries) (Amendment) Order 2006, No. 3393, made the 18th December 2006, coming into force 1st January 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
The Social Security (Bulgaria and Romania) Amendment Regulations 2006, No. 3341, made 14th December 2006, coming into force 1st January 2007 (Explanatory Memorandum)
December 2006
Home Office, Introduction of new rules for people applying for settlement, Press Release, 4th December 2006
The Asylum (Designated States) (Amendment) Order 2006 (2006 No. 3215), made 30th November 2006 and coming in to force 1st January 2007
The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. (Commencement No. 12) Order 2006 (2006 No. 3144 (C. 109), made 23rd November 2006
November 2006
Home Office, Asylum Statistics: Third Quarter 2006, November 2006
Home Office, Smarter, larger, intelligence led units boost immigration enforcement, Press Release, 20th November 2006
Home Office, A New Model for National Refugee Integration Services in England. Consultation Paper, November 2006
The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Fast Track Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2006, No. 2789 (L.11), made 13th October 2006 and coming into force 13th November 2006
The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2006, No. 2788 (L.10), made 13th October 2006, coming into force 17th October 2006
HM Inspectorate of Prisons, Foreign National Prisoners: a thematic review, July 2006 (published November 2006)
October 2006
Refugee Legal Centre’s Response to the Joint DCA, LSC Consultation Paper, Legal Aid: a sustainable future, October 2006
The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2006, No. 2838 (C.98), made 25th October 2006, prepared 30th October 2006
Immigration Law Practitioners Association, Section 2 Ill-drafted but not ambiguous”. Ruling could lead to the overturning of convictions of 100’s of asylum seekers, 19th October 2006
Bail for Immigration Detainees, Detained fast tracking of asylum claims
Refugee Council, House of Lords makes decision on female genital mutilation, 18th October 2006
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, Appeal Court Highlights Need for Proper Medical Reports on Torture, 13th October 2006
UNHCR urges highest asylum standards as EU directive takes effect, 9th October 2006
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Inquiry in to the quality of healthcare at Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre 20-24 February 2006. October 2006
The Refugee or Person in Need of International Protection (Qualification) Regulations 2006, No. 2525, made 11th September 2006, coming into force 9th October 2006
Revisions to Asylum Policy Instructions, 9th October 2006
September 2006
Commission of the European Communities, Third annual report to the Council and the European Parliament on the activities of the EURODAC Central Unit, 15th September 2006
August 2006
Home Office, Control of Immigration: United Kingdom Statistics 2005, 22nd August 2006
Home Office, Asylum Statistics; 2nd Quarter 2006 United Kingdom, 22nd August 2006
Home Office, Asylum Statistics: United Kingdom 2005, 22nd August 2006
Home Office, Review of Home Office Publications of Control of Immigration Statistics, 22nd August 2006
The Immigration (Notices) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, made 3rd August 2006 and coming into force 31st August 2006
UNHCR Note on Diplomatic Assurances and International Refugee Protection, August 2006
July 2006
Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID), Working against the clock: inadequacy and injustice in the fast-track system, July 2006
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Report on an unannounced short follow-up inspection of Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre. 13- 16 February 2006, July 2006
UNHCR, UNHCR and International Protection: A Protection Induction Programme, July 2006
House of Commons, Home Affairs Committee, Immigration Control, 23rd July 2006
Home Office, Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1337, July 2006
The British Nationality (Proof of Paternity) Regulations 2006 No 1496, made 5th June 2006 and coming into force 1st July 2006
June 2006
UNHCR, Quality Initiative Project Third Report to the Minister, June 2006 (with Ministerial Response)
UNHCR, Statistical Overview Of Populations Of Refugees, Asylum-Seekers, Internally Displaced Persons, Stateless Persons, And Other Persons Of Concern To UNHCR, 9th June 2006
The Immigration (Leave to Remain) (Prescribed Forms and Procedures) Regulations 2006, made 25th May 2006 and coming into force 22nd June 2006
The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2006, made 13th June 2006
The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Commencement No. 11) Order 2006, made 5th June 2006
The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006(Commencement No. 1) Order 2006, made 2nd June 2006
May 2006
Home Office, Asylum Statistics: 1st Quarter 2006, 23rd May 2006
UNHCR (London), UK asylum system making progress, Press Release, 12th May 2006 (UNHCR (London), Quality Initiative Project. Key Observations and Recommendations September 2005 – February 2006, March 2006)
Home Office, Home Secretary proposes tougher deoportation laws, Press Release, 3rd May 2006
April 2006
Refugee Legal Centre, Court of Appeal judgment on entitlement to protection for Zimbabwean asylum seekers, Press Release, 12th April 2006
UNHCR, The State of the World’s Refugees, April 2006
Migrants Resource Centre, Seeking Asylum: A Report on the Living Conditions of Asylum Seekers in London, April 2006
March 2006
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, 30th March 2006
Refugee Women’s Resource Project, ‘Lip service’ or implementation?. The Home Office Gender Guidance and women’s asylum claims in the UK, March 2006
Immigration Equality, New York and Midwest Immigrant and Human Rights Center (MIHRC), Chicago, Preparing LGBT and HIV Asylum, Withholding and CAT Claims, March 2006
UNHCR, Asylum Levels and Trends in Industrialized Countries 2005, March 2006
Home Office, New Immigration Removal Centre Panned for Gatwick, Press Release, 20th March 2006
Home Office, A Points-Based System: Making Migration Work for Britain, 7th March 2006
ECRE, Report on the Application of the Dublin II Regulation in Europe, March 2006
House of Commons, Committee of Public Accounts, Returning Failed Asylum Applicants, 14th March 2006
The Poppy Project and Asylum Aid, Hope Betrayed: An Analysis of Women Victims of Trafficking and their claims for asylum, March 2006
Home Office, A Points-Based System: Making Migration Work for Britain, 7th March 2006
Home Office, Visa Changes for Malawi and Croatia, Press Release, 1st March 2006
February 2006
Home Office, Asylum Statistics: 4th Quarter 2005, February 2006
Save the Children, Local Authority Support to Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People. Changes since the Hillingdon Judgement (2003), January 2006
Home Office, Five Year Strategy Delivery One Year On: Progress Continues on Securing UK Borders, Press Release, 1st February 2006
January 2006
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill, as amended in House of Lords, 19th January 2006
Home Office, The New Asylum Model: Swifter Decisions – Faster Removals, Press Release, 18th January 2006