We condemn government rhetoric that undermines lawyers’ integrity
We have condemned language from the home secretary and prime minister that undermines the…
09 Oct 2020
Immigration
News and guidance for immigration practitioners.
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- Immigration appeals12 Aug 2020
- Immigration judicial review12 Aug 2020
- Statutory defences available to asylum seekers charged with document offences12 Aug 2020
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