About this episode
Jasmine and Chris Dias discuss recent developments in immigration law, including children's protection claims and the effectiveness of asylum deterrent policies.
In the March round-up, Jasmine is joined by Chris Dias to discuss a new practitioner's guide to children's protection claims, whether policies to deter asylum seekers actually work and what happens when the Home Office grants settlement by mistake. They cover a number of cases including the latest in the Diego Garcia saga and the Court of Appeal's approach to deportation and subjective fears of family members. Chris highlights the key points from the latest statement of changes and new sponsor compliance duties. They also cover some updated briefings, including the right to work for asylum seekers and the electronic travel authorisation scheme. Asylum and protection (00:44) A practitioner’s guide to commencing children’s protection claims Home Office decision to remove public funds from Diego Garcia asylum seekers was unlawful, Upper Tribunal finds Convicted murderer excluded from protection of Refugee Convention Why the latest attempt to deter asylum seekers won’t work Asylum support: what is available and what has changed Statement of changes (11:05) Statement of changes HC 1691: changes for refugees, skilled workers, children and more Settlement (15:14) What happens if the…
People in this episode
Host: Jasmine
Guest: Chris Dias
Topics covered
- asylum claims
- children's protection
- deportation
- Home Office policies
- settlement issues
- immigration health surcharge
Keywords
- asylum seekers
- children's protection claims
- Home Office
- deportation
- settlement
- immigration health surcharge
- Diego Garcia
- Court of Appeal
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Home Office
Books & works: practitioner’s guide to children's protection claims, Statement of changes HC 1691
Places: Diego Garcia
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