Barry returns and joins Sonia to run you through November on Free Movement. It was statistics galore for Sonia who covered the latest immigration, asylum and trafficking figures. A surprise statement of changes contained bad news for Colombians and Ukrainians. Barry was a really big fan of Colin's review of the latest Paddington movie and enthusiastically endorsed Alex Piletska's suggestion that the referee requirement for citizenship applications is scrapped. There were also several cases covered, including a detailed explanation from Sonia of the implications of the latest challenge to the no recourse to public funds policy. Full details of all the posts we covered can be found below.
The 50 minute podcast follows the running order below:
General immigration (00:40)
Safe options for Ukrainians and Colombians coming to the UK shut down in latest statement of changes
Asylum (03:50)
States cannot refuse asylum claims by LGBTQI+ people based on the ‘discretion test’ alone
Trafficking referrals and decisions at record high in latest statistics
Unlawfully withdrawn asylum claim results in quashing of trafficking reconsideration refusal
Regulation (14:10)
OISC adviser who worked beyond his authorisation loses appeal against cancellation of registration
Law Society reaccreditation exam: how to prepare and what to expect
EUSS (19:50)
Lack of appeal against rejection of late EUSS applications does not breach Withdrawal Agreement
EEA national appellant in prison on 31 December 2020 deemed not to be exercising treaty rights
Nationality (28:00)
An immigration lawyer reviews Paddington in Peru: A very British bear
Work routes (34:00)
Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to employer penalty notice
Detention (37:10)
Inspection report concludes that Brook House is less safe than two years ago
Deportation (38:25)
Court of Appeal gives further guidance on assessing seriousness of an offence in deportation cases
Human rights (42:30)
High Court finds no lawful system in place for expediting change of conditions applications
Updates (47:30)
General grounds for refusal: understanding re-entry bans
A guide to right to work checks
How to apply for a skilled worker visa
Will I need Electronic Travel Authorisation to enter the UK?
Briefing: how to apply for a high potential individual visa
Can asylum seekers work while waiting for a decision on their case?