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Bill of Rights to strengthen freedom of speech and curb bogus human rights claims

Freedom of speech and the views of elected lawmakers will be given greater weight in law under a Bill of Rights introduced to Parliament today (Wednesday 22 June).

An inspection of the Border Force intelligence functions at the Humber ports

The inspection team anticipate reporting to the Home Secretary by October 2022.

Call for evidence: An inspection of the Border Force intelligence functions at the Humber ports

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Border Force intelligence functions at the Humber ports (Grimsby, Goole, Hull and Immingham) to submit evidence to inform an inspection in this area.

UK sanctions Russian linked to forced transfers and adoptions

The UK announced a new wave of sanctions, including on the Russian Chidren’s Rights Commissioner involved in the barbaric treatment of children in Ukraine.

Oral statement on Rwanda

The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons on the government’s Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda.

Chancellor’s opening address to London Tech Week

Key note speech by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak at London Tech Week.

Career Insight: Ella, Legal Trainee, National Crime Agency

Ella provides an insight into her training contract within the National Crime Agency

Look, no hands! Watch as dangerous drivers are caught on film by officers in unmarked HGV

Two drivers who were literally driving ‘hands free’ had a nasty shock when they realised they’d been caught on camera by police officers patrolling in one of National Highways’ unmarked HGVs.

Prime Minister’s Housing Speech: 9 June 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on housing.

Smugglers responsible for hiding migrants in vans brought to justice

Two people have been sentenced for recruiting drivers to smuggle migrants in vans.

Reappointment of Chair and appointment of Member to the Prison Service Pay Review Body

The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the re-appointment of Tim Flesher and appointment of Raj Jethwa to the Prison Service Pay Review Body.

First migrants set for Rwanda to be given final notice

The Home Office has begun issuing formal directions to the first group of people being relocated to Rwanda.