Introduction to trafficking and immigration Immigration options for victims of trafficking and slavery who want to stay in the UK, including common terms, legal advice and representation and legal aid.
European Union nationals Covering Brexit and EUSS, discretionary leave, pre-settled status, national who cannot work due to sickness or accident, permanent residence and the relevant competent authority.
Domestic workers This section covers extensions of stay, information at entry and post entry, Article 4 ECHR, pre April 2012 rules and other useful contacts.
Discretionary leave Includes the law around DL, the rights of EU nationals and children, applying for DL, length of the grant, rights and extensions, and challenging refusals.
Protection claims Covering access to legal advice, who is a refugee, humanitarian protection, why victims claim asylum, how to claim, the NRM, the asylum process, appeals, fresh claims, returning home and useful contacts.
Protection Claims – Issues, skills and tips Useful tips on trafficking and asylum, vulnerable clients, persecution, particular social groups, statements, managing your time on a case and the asylum interview.
Appeals An overview of the appeal process, details on the tribunal identifying victims and preparing for the appeals hearing.
Expert evidence Covers the various reports to support a claim, finding and instructing experts, Home Office policy, the expert’s duties, some recommended experts and other useful guidance.
Further submissions Includes information on initial preparation, statements, reconsiderations, procedure for vulnerable clients, concurrent applications and asylum support.
Articles 8 and 4 ECHR This section covers whether an application under Article 8 may be available to your client under the Immigration Rules and arguing a potential breach of Article 4 ECHR.