We run a variety of training events, some of which take place online and are recorded. We usually advertise these on our mailing list, available to lawyers and other staff at participating firms.
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What social workers need to know about immigration status and citizenship for children in their care
When our client Marco was 16, he was in local authority care, having been removed from a violent and chaotic family. If you had met him as a social worker, you would probably have thought he was British and might not given it a second thought. Marco was born in the UK and lived his…
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The Illegal Migration Act and children and young people seeking asylum
Version 3 : 19 February 2024. The Government has introduced new guidance on 10 February 2024 which significantly alters the way people who arrive in the UK through irregular routes will be treated by the immigration system in the long term. Our information has been withdrawn and version 2 of this guidance (below) is presented…
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Applying for a fee waiver for a child’s British citizenship application
This guide was prepared by Cynthia Orchard for KIND UK. With thanks to KIND UK Supervising Solicitors Sumita Gupta, Satvinder Chahal and Sagar Shah, and colleagues at law firms Reed Smith, Covington & Burling, and Eversheds Sutherland for contributing. In this guide: 1. What is a citizenship fee waiver application? 2. Which children are eligible…
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Summary: The Illegal Migration Act 2023: Leave to Remain and British Citizenship for Children
In this briefing, we try to explain in relatively simple terms how the Illegal Migration Act 2023 affects children’s eligibility for leave to remain in the UK and British citizenship. There is a more detailed version of this briefing here. Summary The Illegal Migration Act (‘IMA’ or ‘the Act’) became law on 20 July 2023.…
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Briefing: The Illegal Migration Act 2023: Leave to Remain and British Citizenship for Children
This briefing explains how the Illegal Migration Act 2023 affects children’s eligibility to be granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom or British citizenship. We also have a shorter version of this resource intended for young people, parents, and adults working with children who aren’t legal professionals. Summary The Illegal Migration Act (‘IMA’ or…
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Lunchtime training – using interpreters
Sagar Shah of CELC gave a fifteen minute introduction to using and working with interpreters. We publish a variety of resources and recorded seminars as part of our programme of support for pro bono lawyers. This lecture is the third in a series of three, made available free of charge to lawyers at firms participating…
