Insights for the new Parliament (plus BSL video)
Impartial analysis of some of the key issues that parliamentarians will have to address in the new Parliament…
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Immigration
The UK’s refugee family reunion rules: a comprehensive framework?
The UK’s Immigration Rules allow for refugees to be joined in the UK by immediate family members in certain circumstances.…
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The progress of the EU Settlement Scheme so far
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) created two new statuses for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals living in the UK. These are Settled Status and Pre-Settled Status. This Insight examines the existing data regarding applications under the scheme. …
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The EU Settlement Scheme: A summary
EU citizens who want to live in the UK after Brexit will need to apply for a new immigration status through the EU Settlement Scheme…
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Windrush generation: Government action to ‘right the wrongs’
Efforts by the Home Office to remedy the injustices suffered by people caught up in the Windrush scandal are ongoing.…
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Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2019-20
The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019.…
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Citizens’ rights provisions in the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill 2019-20
This briefing addresses the citizens’ rights provisions of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill 2019-20. It has been produced for…
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Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) Bill 2019-20
The Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. No date is…
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Deportation of foreign national offenders
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the Home Secretary’s powers to deport foreign criminals from the UK,…
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Family reunion rights and the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
Clause 37 of the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill. This may impact family reunion rights for unaccompanied children who claim asylum in the EU/UK post-Brexit. This Insight explains Clause 37.…
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Planning for a no-deal Brexit
After Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July 2019 the Government intensified planning for a no-deal Brexit and stressed its…
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What is the Dublin III Regulation? Will it be affected by Brexit?
The Dublin III Regulation allows the UK to return migrants to other EU countries in certain circumstances. How does it work? And how might it be affected by Brexit? …
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Migrants crossing the English Channel
The number of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats has risen sharply this year compared with 2018.…
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Brexit questions in national and EU courts
It has been predicted that Brexit issues will give rise to many legal actions in UK and other Member States’…
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Should asylum seekers have unrestricted rights to work in the UK?
The Government is reviewing its policy on restricting asylum seekers’ rights to work.…
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Migration Statistics
This Commons Library briefing paper is a guide to understanding UK migration statistics. It explains the concepts and methods used…
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