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Age assessments: what happens when a child arrives in the UK?
Table of ContentsWhy is this important?Home Office initial age assessment processFacial age estimationChallenging an initial age assessmentThe age concern referrals processPractical points for representativesDuties of local authorities & full age…
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Proposed trafficking credibility rules risk punishing victims for being victims
By Aya Jamal
The government intends to alter the way in which the credibility of possible victims of trafficking is assessed. According to clause 36 of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, matters such…
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Immigration roundup podcast: September 2026
The big news last month was statement of changes HC 584 which introduces a new form of relief for skilled workers who are recognised as victims of modern slavery, and…
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Trafficking referrals increase while government targets ‘misuse’
The latest trafficking statistics for the year ending June 2026 show referrals to the National Referral Mechanism are at their highest since the record began, and the backlog of cases…
Money Laundering Watch
FinCEN Reissues Geographic Targeting Order for Money Services Businesses Along the Southwest Border
On September 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reissued its Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) aimed at money services businesses (MSBs) along the U.S.…
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Modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas to receive major new relief, but implementation details are key
Earlier this month, the Home Office announced a major new relief for migrant workers on the Skilled Worker visa. From 8 October 2026, Skilled Workers who have been referred into…
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Free Movement Weekly Immigration Newsletter #137
Welcome to the weekly Free Movement newsletter!Last week, the Public Bill Committee heard oral evidence on the Immigration and Asylum Bill. The bill will next be considered line by line on 13 October.Helen…
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Immigration roundup podcast: August 2026
Jasmine is back with Mala Savjani, partner at Wilsons Solicitors, for August’s round up of immigration law news.Mala talks through the latest quarterly statistics which show immigration, asylum and citizenship…
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Past trafficking alone does not mean certifying asylum claim was incorrect
A man who was recognised as a victim of trafficking but still deported to Albania is unable to return to the UK. In R (on the application of MB) v…
Regulatory Oversight
Inside the New Jersey AG’s Office With AG Jennifer Davenport
By Clayton Friedman, Matthew Berns
In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Clay Friedman and Matt Berns are joined by New Jersey Attorney General (AG) Jennifer Davenport, who was sworn in as the state's 63rd AG…