The UK government's secret Afghan Response Route, created after a 2022 data leak exposed 18,000 Afghan resettlement applicants, has now been made public following the lifting of a super-injunction. The scheme quietly resettled around 7,000 people, including family members, but has drawn criticism for its secrecy, cost misrepresentation, and exclusion of at risk individuals who were not approached.
A recent UK court ruling granting entry to a Palestinian family has sparked political controversy. However, the case was misrepresented—the family followed Home Office guidelines, using the most similar application form available. Latitude Law explores the legal basis of the decision, clarifies misconceptions, and examines the role of human rights law in immigration cases.
Last week, Jamaican dancehall star, Vybz Kartel (real name, Adidja Palmer) was released from prison, after his 2014 murder conviction was quashed. Assuming Kartel intends to make a full return to the entertainment industry, we look at the implications of his criminal history should he decide to come and tour in the UK. Read more here.
Latitude Law has successfully challenged deportation decisions issued by the Home Office and has also managed to revoke deportation orders that have been signed against non-EEA and EEA nationals. Call us today to see how we can help you.
Rwanda Bill clears both Houses of Parliament and will become UK law very soon; challenging removal to Rwanda will be extremely challenging
The Private Life immigration route was introduced along in July 2012 to implement the government’s view of its obligations under Article 8 ECHR. These rules have been amended several times since then, particularly in relation to children and young adults. Learn how the UK immigration rules impact families with children resident for 7 years or more, including young adults aged 18-24
The Court of Appeal decided that the Government's highly contentious plan to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful.
Find out about the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, and how Afghan citizens can resettle in the UK.
