The UK’s benefit system is not known either for efficiency or agility in responding to urgent need. On the contrary, the vast social security apparatus conjures up … Read more
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Home Office must abandon hostile environment for migrants
In the face of coronavirus, the Home Office must abandon the ‘hostile environment’ for migrants: At 6pm this evening (Tuesday 17 March 2020), people are … Read more
Victims of domestic abuse receiving practical support in court from Law Clinic students
Victims of domestic abuse are receiving practical support at Medway County Court from a specially trained group of Kent Law Clinic students. The group of … Read more
Kent Law Clinic helps reunite Eritrean man with his mother for first time in five years
A young Eritrean man in Kent has been reunited with his mother for the first time in five years thanks to lengthy efforts by Kent … Read more
Interview with Christina Blacklaws – President of the Law Society
Christina Blacklaws is the President of The Law Society, a professional association which represents and support its members, promoting the highest professional standards and the … Read more
Weekly news and updates
This week’s Clinic meeting was largely dedicated to the democratic process of electing eight law students to Kent Law Clinic’s Student Committee. Law students elect … Read more
7 urgent immigration reforms – NEEDED NOW
The ‘hostile environment’ can and should no longer be tolerated. Here are 7 urgent immigration issues requiring quick decisions for rapid relief for many desperate families … Read more
Immigration Fees Set To Rise Again
The substantial fees that applicants have to pay to apply for leave to enter or remain in the UK is set to rise again from … Read more
For democracy and freedom – vote Leave
We will be clear about only one thing after the EU referendum on 23rd June. Either we will be living in a more democratic society, … Read more
“When does cruelty to children become “excessive”?” – thoughts on the “unduly harsh” test
Readers unfamiliar with the workings of the UK Home Office may be forgiven for thinking “…but surely…. cruelty to children is always excessive?”. Whilst the … Read more