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Giving evidence about the stories behind the headlines
What was behind the increased numbers of Albanians we saw arriving in the UK by boat last year? Are they all exploiting the asylum and modern slavery systems? And is the government’s much-vaunted commitment to speedily return all such arrivals likely to be effective, or even legal? These questions were
Home Office asylum delays worse for unaccompanied children since 2015 with Albanian children most affected
The Home Office has taken significantly longer to process the asylum applications of unaccompanied children than for adults since 2015, new data shows. Information provided in response to a Freedom of Information request reveals a significant and protracted disparity between the average length of time taken to
FACT CHECK: Albanian boat arrivals
Breaking the Chains is a unique project designed to meet the specific needs of asylum-seeking children and young people from Albania, as one of the most marginalised communities of asylum seekers, by providing a holistic legal representation and advice service which is child-centred and child-friendly. Through the project we work
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Seminar series: The merits of Albanian asylum claims based on fear of domestic violence – 12 February (Zoom)
An add-on to our series of 'Breaking the Chains' legal seminars centred around representing child and young asylum seekers. David Neale, Legal Researcher at Garden Court Chambers, will argue that the old country guidance case of DM is not an accurate reflection of the current position, and that many Albanians
Seminar series: Albanian culture and heritage – 22nd January 2021 (Zoom)
The fourth in a series of four 'Breaking the Chains' legal seminars centred around representing child and young asylum seekers. Children and young people from Albania will give an insight into this Balkan country with a history of clan violence, blood feuds, revenge killings and honour based violence. Little is understood about
Seminar series: Working with your young client – 11th December 2020 (Zoom)
The third in a series of four 'Breaking the Chains' legal seminars centred around representing child and young asylum seekers. Kathryn Cronin, Senior Barrister at Garden Court Chambers, will explore the challenges in working with children and young people in the hostile environment. She will use examples from her own work
