Katherine Soroya

Aug 23, 2023 | freemovement.org.uk | Katherine Soroya

Following the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan earlier this year the UK government evacuated thousands of people. This included a number of Sudanese nationals, some of whom were single parents accompanying their British children. What their current entitlements and next steps are is unclear.  There is no published information on the numbers of Sudanese evacuated, but we know of counties including Oxfordshire and West Midlands where families have been placed.

Jun 2, 2023 | freemovement.org.uk | Katherine Soroya

On 22nd May 2023 the Upper Tribunal published a new country guidance on case on Democratic Republic of Congo, PO (DRC – Post 2018 elections) (CG) [2023] UKUT 00117. PO considers the risk of persecution for political opponents following the election of Felix Tshisekedi in 2019, significantly narrowing the scope for those claiming asylum based on their fear of political persecution.

Jan 30, 2023 | freemovement.org.uk | Katherine Soroya

The Home Office’s new policy was published on 30 January 2023. It accompanies the new appendix to the Immigration Rules of the same name, which was published on 18 October 2022 and came into force on 30 January this year. Who qualifies for permission to stay? A confirmed victim of trafficking will now be eligible for leave to remain if they can demonstrate one of three things.