Category: News
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In Memoriam – Katie Fennell (1981-2024)
Katie Fennell joined CELC in 2013, already an experienced immigration lawyer, and quickly became an invaluable part of the immigration team there. In collaboration with the CEO at the time, Sue Bent, and Annie Cooper, in 2016 she became National Coordinator for a new programme: Kids In Need Of Defense UK. Together, they established and…
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Concerns about the UK’s Rwanda Act 2024
30 May 2024 KIND UK and Central England Law Centre were saddened by the passage of the Safety of Rwanda Act (“Rwanda Act”) which became law on 25 April 2024.1 However, we are heartened by the Prime Minister’s statement on 23 May 2024 that there will be no forced removals to Rwanda before the general…
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Applying for a fee waiver for a child’s British citizenship application
Fee waivers can help children and low-income families afford to apply for citizenship, and are based on affordability. This guide includes practical advice for lawyers preparing a fee waiver.
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Оновлення схем Великої Британiї для українцiв вiд 19 лютого 2024 року [UA]
This page is also available in English 19 лютого 2024 року уряд Великої Британiї оголосив про важливi змiни до Правил та полiтики iмiграцiї, що стосуються схем для українцiв (див. Постанову про змiни до правил iмiграцiї: НС 556, 19 лютого 2024 року). Тут KIND UK наводить основні зміни, що випливають з оголошення уряду. Це оновлення було…
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SLRA Briefing for local authorities: the Illegal Migration Act
We contributed to South London Refugee Association’s briefing for local authorities on the impact of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 and best practice for working with children who may be affected by it. KIND UK continues to work with local authorities and other stakeholders to protect and secure the rights of children in care, especially…
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British Citizenship for Children: 1. British Citizenship
British Citizenship for Children: A Guide from KIND UK In this guide: > 1. British Citizenship 2. Discretionary Citizenship 3. The Illegal Migration Act (2023) 4. The Good Character Requirement 5. Useful Resources & More Information 1.1 What is British Citizenship Having British citizenship means that the UK is your home, and you have the…
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Supreme Court ruling on Rwanda policy and implications for the Illegal Migration Act
16 November 2023 KIND UK welcomes the UK Supreme Court’s decision of 15 November 2023 that the UK Government’s “Rwanda policy” to forcibly remove asylum-seekers to a third country rather than process their claims in the UK is unlawful. The Supreme Court’s decision is a victory for justice, human rights, and the rule of law.…
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Third Sector Statement for Local Authorities on the Illegal Migration Act 2023
October 2023 Introduction The Illegal Migration Act (IMA) achieved Royal Assent on the 20th of July 2023. Many of the provisions are not yet in force, and we await further guidance and information to understand the full impact of the IMA on people seeking safety, other migrants and local authorities. The Government will need to…
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An Act of Destruction
A statement on the Illegal Migration Act from KIND UK KIND UK provides free legal assistance to children with immigration and citizenship matters. We work with children in care and children who reside with their families. We partner with 27 corporate law firms to deliver the highest quality legal advice and representation on a pro…
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Training for Local Authority staff on childrens’ citizenship
Free training on UK citizenship, immigration and nationality law for local authority practice managers, trainers, IROs and others who train, mentor or review children’s social work
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