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Access to justice for all migrants
The immigration legal aid sector is at breaking point. It has been for several years, with serious consequences for individuals in need of representation, and practitioners who are beyond stretched. MiCLU, together with Islington Law Centre, recently responded to two consultations regarding legal aid in the UK and a
Is Albania a safe country?
What motivates people to seek asylum in the UK is the frequent focus of discussion around cross-channel migration but is not always well understood. In recent years and especially following a sudden peak in the numbers crossing by boat, Albanian asylum seekers have been increasingly vilified in the media
Home Affairs Committee Report on Asylum & Migration: Albania – Response
The Home Affairs Committee has today published its report looking at migration and asylum in relation to Albania. The report is being cited as having found little evidence to indicate that significant numbers of Albanian nationals are at risk in their own country and require asylum in the UK.
Upcoming Events
Previous Events
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
Seminar series: Expert evidence – 20th November 2020 (Zoom)
The second in a series of four 'Breaking the Chains' legal seminars centred around representing child and young asylum seekers. Gurpinder Kaur Khanba, Casework Supervisor at the Breaking the Chains project, will highlight the critical role of expert evidence in Albanian claims including the need for frontloading. This seminar will assist those seeking to secure
