Immigration roundup: January 2026 - Free Movement | Lyssna här

In Sonia's final episode, we cover the first substantive judgment concerning the use of “public order disqualification” powers in trafficking cases, an updated CPIN on Pakistan for LGBT+ people and the policy that's pushing people in conflict zones to make dangerous journeys to enrol their biometrics.

Barry covers a really important judgment on children's settlement applications (a crucial read as things may change again later this year) and Sonia highlights the dangers of the use of AI by immigration lawyers. We finish up by discussing the (little) weight that rehabilitation carries in deportation appeals.

Asylum and protection (01:17)

Refugees at risk of street homelessness have until 16 January to extend their asylum accommodation

Home Office U-turn over grants of leave to trafficking victims after legal challenge

High Court finds the Home Secretary’s approach to making public order disqualification decisions is unlawful

Concerns raised about changes to Home Office’s country evidence on Pakistan for LGBT+ people

The Home Office’s unsafe journeys policy is dangerous

Child settlement applications (13:53)

Important Court of Appeal ruling on children’s settlement applications

Artificial intelligence (21:00)

Briefing: AI and immigration law – what guidance is there for lawyers?

Windrush (25:03)

Possibility of legal aid in some Windrush compensation cases opened up by Court of Appeal