immigration law
Asylum and Humanitarian Protection in the UK
Introduction Asylum law in the United Kingdom is governed by the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (the Refugee Convention) and its 1967 Protocol, together with the …
British Nationality and Citizenship
Introduction British nationality law determines who is a British citizen and who has the right of abode in the United Kingdom. The law is governed principally by the British Nationality Act 1981 (BNA …
The UK Visa and Immigration System
Introduction The UK visa and immigration system underwent fundamental reform following the end of free movement with the European Union. The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU …
United Kingdom Immigration Law
The Immigration Act 1971 and the Immigration Rules The Immigration Act 1971 is the foundational statute of modern UK immigration law, establishing the framework for the control of entry into and stay …