Free Movement

In October, Mr Justice Chamberlain gave judgment in litigation about the operation of the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, and was highly critical of the conduct of the Secretary of State for Defence and his legal representatives. He also set out the requirements for extension of time applications, along with the potentially serious consequences for […]

Chancellor John Healey’s first budget has brought rare good news for some migrants and businesses. The highest-skilled workers who lose their jobs could get up to six months, rather than 60 days, to find a new sponsor. Salary thresholds will be reviewed in line with Migration Advisory Committee recommendations, and some graduates may keep a […]

The High Court has held that a series of Home Office decisions to treat a young Eritrean asylum seeker as an adult, so that he could be removed to France under the UK-France treaty, were unlawful. In R (EXR) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (No.3) [2026] EWHC 2527 (Admin), Fordham J also […]

Welcome to the weekly Free Movement newsletter! The Home Secretary announced the earned settlement plans last week. The plans largely reflect the original proposals, despite opposition from 84% of individual respondents to the consultation. We have covered the changes here, and they are deeply concerning. Some of the changes are expected in next month’s statement […]

A new report by Public Law Project examines how people’s socio-cultural and historical-political background shapes the way they experience and communicate issues relating to relationships, sexual identity and trauma. Where Home Office decision-makers and First-tier Tribunal judges lack cultural understanding and sensitivity, this often materially alters case outcomes and results...