IMMIGRATION NEWS WEEKLY ROUNDUP - 20th OCTOBER 2023

Migration waves continue to swell while harsh political winds blow—keeping up with the latest developments in UK immigration law is crucial for legal professionals in this tempestuous environment. As policymakers debate caps and controls, ground-level events illuminate the human impacts of an enforcement-focused approach. From criminalising Channel crossings to housing asylum seekers in controversy, immigration remains a lightning rod issue this week.

Recent headlines offer insight into the hidden human toll of unlawful entry crackdowns. In Ilford, an unassuming local shopkeeper was revealed to be a major smuggling kingpin showing callous disregard for migrant safety on treacherous sea journeys. ?Such news has a collateral impact on other businesses, as the UKVI will continue to make unexpected checks on illegal working investigations.? Additionally, this week, the UKVI has updated its Guidance on sponsored workers and students checks and the sponsors obligations.

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Though net migration may soon ebb from record highs, experts say pre-Brexit levels persist. Ongoing legal clashes over housing asylum seekers highlight the human experience behind the statistics.??

Most crucially, in a landmark decision of R v Ginar [2023] EWCA Crim 1121 Court of Appeal has established harsh sentencing standards for undocumented entries in the UK. The ruling cements the Government’s hostile stance in recent legislation targeting Channel crossings. For those convicted, a year in prison is now the starting point.

?As the legal landscape shifts, immigration lawyers must stay agile and compassionate. Policies may toughen, but real people and lives remain at stake. Staying current with the rapidly evolving legal landscape is a must, but a challenge amidst constant policy changes and new rulings. Subscribing to an immigration law resource like Mastering Immigration Law ensures practitioners can access the latest need-to-know updates and analysis. With our editor Mark Symesanalysing each update, immigration practitioners are assured to stay on top of this moving target.

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