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Chief Inspector’s Report into Asylum Detained Fast Track System | Migration Watch UK
Today, the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency published a reportinto the Detained Fast Track System. Commenting Sir Andrew Green, Chairman of Migration Watch UK, said: “This is a constructive report. It underlines the value and effectiveness of the Fast Track system. Some improvements are of course necessary but
Two Thirds of Births in London are to a Foreign Born Parent | Migration Watch UK
Today it was revealed, in response to a parliamentary question from the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Soames MP, Co-Chairman of the Cross Party Group on Balanced Migration, that in 2010 two thirds of all births in London are to parents where one or both are foreign born. This rises to 84% in
What Do The Public Really Feel About Immigration
It is sometimes suggested that public opinion on immigration is not as firm as it appears or that it is more nuanced than it seems. Migration Watch Briefing Paper 15.1. reviews the main survey results in recent years, arranged under subject headings. It shows that, while the public recognise the benefits of
MW251 : European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) – Article 8 | Migration Watch UK
This Article states: 1 Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. 2 There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is necessary in
Response to the Institute of Directors on Student Immigration Reforms | Migration Watch UK
In response to the statement issued by the Institute of Directors on the student visa reforms Sir Andrew Green commented: “The Institute of Directors’ statement is deeply misleading and self serving with an arrogant disregard not only for public opinion generally but also for the 20% of recent British graduates who are still
Response to Home Office Statement on Student Visas | Migration Watch UK
Today the Home Office issued a statement on planned changes to the student immigration route to which Universities UK responded. Commenting, Sir Andrew Green said: “With 20% of recent British graduates unemployed it beggars belief that Universities UK want still more foreign graduates to be able to stay on and