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Jasmine Quiller-Doust

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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"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 numbers all falling, and why the Supreme Court found an illegal…" — Free Movement
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Jasmine Quiller-Doust @jasminedoust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our reader survey is currently live and we’d love to hear from you. freemovement.org.uk/reader-surve...
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The Free Movement reader survey 2026: how are we doing? - Free Movement
This week, we are running our sixth reader survey since we started surveying in 2013. We are very interested in what you think of Free Movement, and what you
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
New: The Free Movement reader survey 2026: how are we doing? — by Jasmine Quiller-Doust
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The Free Movement reader survey 2026: how are we doing? - Free Movement
This week, we are running our sixth reader survey since we started surveying in 2013. We are very interested in what you think of Free Movement, and what you
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
New: Statement of changes HC 584: sponsorship rules eased for modern slavery victims and return of Erasmus+ — by Jasmine Quiller-Doust
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Statement of changes HC 584: sponsorship rules eased for modern slavery victims and return of Erasmus+ - Free Movement
The latest statement of changes stop skilled worker visa holders who are recognised victims of modern slavery from being tied to their sponsors.
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I've updated the Free Movement immigration rules browser with the new Statement of Changes, so you can see what the rules will look like once the commencements take effect: rules.freemovement.org.uk
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Contents — UK Immigration Rules
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
ICYMI: Jasmine Quiller-Doust spoke to Zeena Luchowa of the Law Society's Immigration Law Committee about how the profession is engaging with current policy debates, including the proposed Independent Immigration Appeals Authority and wider reforms in our latest members podcast.
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Members podcast: How does the Law Society and its Immigration Law Committee contribute to the policy debate? With Zeena Luchowa - Free Movement
In this episode, Jasmine speaks to Zeena Luchowa, partner at Laura Devine Immigration and chair of the Law Society’s Immigration Law Committee, about the
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"The Home Office has published the latest quarterly immigration statistics, covering the year ending June 2026. It’s the same downward trends we’ve been seeing for the last year: Channel crossings and asylum claims are down, as are family and work visa grants, and even…" — Free Movement
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Latest immigration statistics: immigration, asylum and citizenship numbers all fall - Free Movement
The Home Office has published the latest quarterly immigration statistics, covering the year ending June 2026. It’s the same downward trends we've been seeing
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
New: Court provides reminder of the limits of late evidence in appeals and section 120 notices — by Parvez Anwar Pantho
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Court provides reminder of the limits of late evidence in appeals and section 120 notices - Free Movement
The Court of Appeal has reaffirmed that a tribunal cannot consider evidence after an application has been decided, unless the Home Office agrees.
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New: Secret Home Office policy capping trafficking leave at 12 months declared unlawful — by Ralitsa Peykova
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Secret Home Office policy capping trafficking leave at 12 months declared unlawful - Free Movement
The Upper Tribunal has ruled that the Home Office unlawfully operated a secret, unpublished practice of limiting many recognised victims of trafficking to 12
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"Since June 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has prosecuted over a thousand people seeking asylum in the UK for the offence of ‘illegal arrival’, which was introduced by the Nationality and Borders Act 2022. This article provides a short update of the position as of July…" — Free Movement
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Over 1,000 people seeking sanctuary convicted of illegal arrival in the UK - Free Movement
Since June 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has prosecuted over a thousand people seeking asylum in the UK for the offence of ‘illegal arrival’,
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Refugee and Migrant Justice @rmjusticeuk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📑📑📑 Vital report by @refugeecouncil.bsky.social shows that since the government suspended family reunion, 16,000 refugees have been separated from their families. Beyond these numbers are human beings who suffer every time a cruel immigration law is introduced. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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More than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee Council
Suspension of family reunion route has left many stuck in conflict zones or using people smugglers to reach safety
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
My write up of the damning inspection report on asylum case work at the Home Office. freemovement.org.uk/borders-insp...
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We're hosting a webinar on using AI safely, lawfully and effectively in immigration practice. We'll cover what generative AI actually is, where it goes wrong and how practitioners can use it responsibly in their work. Register now to join us 🤖
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Webinar: Using AI safely, lawfully and effectively in immigration practice - Free Movement
In this practical training webinar, we will talk through the requirements for making late applications and provide insight on latest Home Office practice.
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Jasmine Quiller-Doust @jasminedoust.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The latest episode is out! Listen here…
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
New from Free Movement: Immigration roundup podcast: March 2026 | Jasmine Quiller-Doust
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Immigration roundup podcast: March 2026 - Free Movement
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Jasmine Quiller-Doust @jasminedoust.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Here’s the post holiday weekend newsletter. Fuelled by Easter eggs
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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Entirely pointless poll: I’d suggest that not only do most of those polled have no grasp of the competing issues, almost none (0) of them will have been demanding a change in policy until it was suggested to them that there was a problem. You might just as well base policy on drawing lots
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Home Office plan to make it harder for migrants to settle in UK is backed by voters
The Home Secretary plans to extend the default period to qualify for indefinite leave to remain in the UK from five to 10 years
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sianushka.bsky.social @sianushka.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I spoke to a range of migrant people, experts, campaigners and MPs to learn how the proposed changes to immigration rules - and the recent change to asylum rules - would impact their lives. www.opendemocracy.net/en/labour-im...
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How UK government’s migration policy will shatter lives
Behind the headlines and rhetoric, what do Labour’s immigration plans mean for those affected?
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Immigration Bot @immigrationbot.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
"From 2 March 2026 refugee status in the UK became temporary rather than permanent. This dramatic change is the Home Secretary’s attempt to deter asylum seekers. Denmark adopted a similar policy in 2015 and has seen a fall in applications. It worked for them so why shouldn’t it…" — Free Movement
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Why the latest attempt to deter asylum seekers won't work - Free Movement
From 2 March 2026 refugee status in the UK became temporary rather than permanent. This dramatic change is the Home Secretary’s attempt to deter asylum
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Jasmine Quiller-Doust @jasminedoust.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Here we are: my first episode hosting the podcast and very sadly @barryoleary.bsky.social’s last!
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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Hi! Immigration lawyer here! Mahmood's view of the Refugee Convention as providing temporary protection just isn’t correct & AFAIK isn’t one anyone has ever adopted. On the contrary, the Convention is clearly predicated on a long-term need for protection. 1/🧵
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Major changes to asylum system set to come into force www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Shabana Mahmood to announce asylum system changes to take effect
From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.
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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
How many UK migrants get settlement, also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain? We answer that question, and more, in our updated settlement briefing.
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Luke Piper @lukepiper.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
UPE extended by 24 months (max 3.5 years). Window to apply extended from a month to 90 days. Same rights as before. But still no route to settlement. Plus a final few ominous statements about helping support people with rebuilding their lives. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
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Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
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Asylum Matters @asylummatters.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Anti-migrant politicians love to claim they want "integration" - then do things like this. Helping newcomers learn English benefits us all. It helps people find work, make friends, become part of communities. You'd only stop it if you don't want that. There's only one reason to cut ESOL - racism.
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Yet more evidence of not only how inhumane Labour's "one in one out" policy is, but also how counterproductive. It is never a good start when you have to undermine modern slavery protections and threaten to remove basic human rights to implement a policy. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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‘One in, one out’: what has happened to asylum seekers forced to return to France?
In rare interviews, some of those sent back across the Channel after arriving in the UK on small boats describe what happened next – and the risks of a system organised to get rid of them
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Luke Piper @lukepiper.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Given the increases in Home Office enforcement, the regulatory squeeze on Skilled Workers and the general market, this webinar will explore key legal and practical issues impacting this big and (increasingly) complex group.
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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Good to see some Labour MPs showing a backbone, but the problems with these proposals on settlement aren't limited to being applied retrospectively: they also favour the well-off, discriminate vs disabled people, women & people with caring responsibilities and are probably unworkable
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300,000 children face 10-year wait for settled status under UK plans, says IPPR
Thinktank analysis says proposed ‘earned settlement’ changes could trap families in prolonged insecurity
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
First post from me for a while on my occasional Substack, about Labour's earned settlement proposals and the damage they will do. open.substack.com/pub/wewanted...
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ECRE @theecre.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
This week's #ECREPressReview: 🔗http://eepurl.com/jytIC-/
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Luke Piper @lukepiper.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Sad to say that I come across these sorts of schemes regularly and, what is neglected in the Times piece, they are used as vehicles for modern slavery. I have clients who have been lured into schemes (some do include 'jobs' ) and ended up Home Office recognised victims. Step 5 is the big 🚩
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Latest post from us: Briefing: AI and immigration law – what guidance is there for lawyers? | Sonia Lenegan
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Briefing: AI and immigration law - what guidance is there for lawyers? - Free Movement
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and the complexity of immigration law combined with the ongoing legal aid advice crisis mean that many people
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Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit @atleu.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
ATLEU’s Changemakers are calling on the government to allow people still waiting for a decision the right to work, which will reduce the risk of re-trafficking and help survivors begin to rebuild their lives. Learn more about our lived experience work on our website www.atleu.org.uk/about#annual...
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Sonia L @sonial77.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
!!! ~ some personal news ~
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 16/11/2023
We have updated this briefing on Palestinian refugees to take into account UNRWA's declaration that it is unable to fulfil its mission in the region freemovement.org.uk/briefing-wha...
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Briefing: Article 1D of the Refugee Convention and Palestinian refugees - Free Movement
Immigration lawyers tend to have a good grasp of the definition of a refugee. We can confidently recite the “well-founded fear” definition at Article 1(A)(2) of the 1951 UN Convention on the Statu...
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