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Colin Yeo

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Barrister, blogger and author of Welcome to Britain: Fixing Our Broken Immigration System. Fully updated paperback out now.

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · Nov 12

“It isn’t unusual for a former asylum seeker like Paddington to become British. In fact, 70% of all refugees granted asylum over ten years ago ultimately went on to naturalise as British. What are the requirements that Paddington must have fulfilled?” freemovement.org.uk/an-immigrati...

An immigration lawyer reviews Paddington in Peru: A very British bear - Free Movement

They grow up so fast. As we will see, Paddington himself has almost certainly reached the age of ursine majority, whatever that might be. When I took my

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 5h

From yesterday: Afghan judge succeeds in High Court challenge to refusal of resettlement | Sonia Lenegan

Afghan judge succeeds in High Court challenge to refusal of resettlement - Free Movement

A judge from Afghanistan has successfully challenged a refusal to bring him to the UK under the Afghan Assistance and Relocations Programme, meaning that the

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 9h

From yesterday: Written decision published by Court of Appeal in France removal case | Sonia Lenegan

Written decision published by Court of Appeal in France removal case - Free Movement

We now have the Court of Appeal’s written decision in R (CTK) v Secretary of State for the Home Department EWCA Civ 1264. This was the case where the High

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 3d

Breaking news: Nearly a quarter of FBI agents across the country are currently reassigned to immigration enforcement.

The large number of reassignments reflect a vast reshaping of the agency and could put other priorities at risk.

A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data

Nearly a quarter of FBI agents are currently reassigned to immigration enforcement, with the number climbing above 40 percent in the bureau’s largest field offices.

Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 1d

From yesterday: Appeal partly allowed in child refugee family reunion policy challenge | Sonia Lenegan

Appeal partly allowed in child refugee family reunion policy challenge - Free Movement

The Home Secretary must carry out a review of the policy on refugee family reunion for child refugees under the now closed Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 1d

New from FM: Afghan judge succeeds in High Court challenge to refusal of resettlement | Sonia Lenegan

Afghan judge succeeds in High Court challenge to refusal of resettlement - Free Movement

A judge from Afghanistan has successfully challenged a refusal to bring him to the UK under the Afghan Assistance and Relocations Programme, meaning that the

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 1d

New from Free Movement: Afghan judge succeeds in High Court challenge to refusal of resettlement | Sonia Lenegan freemovement.org.uk/afghan-judge...

Afghan judge succeeds in High Court challenge to refusal of resettlement - Free Movement

A judge from Afghanistan has successfully challenged a refusal to bring him to the UK under the Afghan Assistance and Relocations Programme, meaning that the

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 1d

In case you missed it: Successful challenge to certification of human rights claim for gay man | Sonia Lenegan

Successful challenge to certification of human rights claim for gay man - Free Movement

A gay man from India has successfully challenged a decision by the Home Secretary to certify his human rights claim, meaning that he was unable to appeal the

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 1d

From yesterday: Migration Advisory Committee publishes stage 1 report on temporary shortage list | Sonia Lenegan

Migration Advisory Committee publishes stage 1 report on temporary shortage list - Free Movement

The Migration Advisory Committee has published its stage 1 report on the temporary shortage list (for anyone who needs a reminder of which list is which - we

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 1d

From yesterday: What is the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration? | Colin Yeo

What is the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration? - Free Movement

This briefing examines the powers, remit and impact of the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration. On Tuesday, John Tuckett was officially

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Sonia L @sonial77.bsky.social · 1d

I obviously haven't watched the "content" put out by the Home Office of this, but it seems that "group flights" may mean they have started using charters?

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First illegal migrants returned under new UK-France agreement

Under the landmark UK-France migration deal, the first groups of small boats arrivals to the UK have been successfully removed on flights to France.

Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 1d

New from FM: Written decision published by Court of Appeal in France removal case | Sonia Lenegan

Written decision published by Court of Appeal in France removal case - Free Movement

We now have the Court of Appeal’s written decision in R (CTK) v Secretary of State for the Home Department EWCA Civ 1264. This was the case where the High

freemovement.org.uk

Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 1d

New from Free Movement: Written decision published by Court of Appeal in France removal case | Sonia Lenegan freemovement.org.uk/written-deci...

Written decision published by Court of Appeal in France removal case - Free Movement

We now have the Court of Appeal’s written decision in R (CTK) v Secretary of State for the Home Department EWCA Civ 1264. This was the case where the High

freemovement.org.uk

Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 2d

Doesn't say that they disapprove of the improper conduct...

Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 2d

New from FM: Appeal partly allowed in child refugee family reunion policy challenge | Sonia Lenegan

Appeal partly allowed in child refugee family reunion policy challenge - Free Movement

The Home Secretary must carry out a review of the policy on refugee family reunion for child refugees under the now closed Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 2d

New from Free Movement: Appeal partly allowed in child refugee family reunion policy challenge | Sonia Lenegan freemovement.org.uk/appeal-partl...

Appeal partly allowed in child refugee family reunion policy challenge - Free Movement

The Home Secretary must carry out a review of the policy on refugee family reunion for child refugees under the now closed Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 2d

In case you missed it: Grandmother to remain separated from her family after Home Secretary success in deportation case | Sonia Lenegan

Grandmother to remain separated from her family after Home Secretary success in deportation case - Free Movement

The Home Secretary has won a deportation appeal in the Court of Appeal, overturning a 70 year old woman’s successful appeal against a refusal to revoke her 23

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 2d

New from FM: Migration Advisory Committee publishes stage 1 report on temporary shortage list | Sonia Lenegan

Migration Advisory Committee publishes stage 1 report on temporary shortage list - Free Movement

The Migration Advisory Committee has published its stage 1 report on the temporary shortage list (for anyone who needs a reminder of which list is which - we

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 2d

From yesterday: Immigration roundup podcast: September 2025 | Sonia Lenegan

Immigration roundup podcast: September 2025 - Free Movement

To access previous Free Movement podcasts click here.

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 2d

New from Free Movement: Migration Advisory Committee publishes stage 1 report on temporary shortage list | Sonia Lenegan freemovement.org.uk/migration-ad...

Migration Advisory Committee publishes stage 1 report on temporary shortage list - Free Movement

The Migration Advisory Committee has published its stage 1 report on the temporary shortage list (for anyone who needs a reminder of which list is which - we

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 2d

New from FM: What is the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration? | Colin Yeo

What is the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration? - Free Movement

This briefing examines the powers, remit and impact of the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration. On Tuesday, John Tuckett was officially

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 2d

New from Free Movement: What is the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration? | Colin Yeo freemovement.org.uk/independent-...

What is the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration? - Free Movement

This briefing examines the powers, remit and impact of the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration. On Tuesday, John Tuckett was officially

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Reposted by Colin Yeo

Nearly Legal @nearlylegal.co.uk · 2d

And so it begins... Client telling me that my (and counsel's) advice is wrong and that I need to consider various cited cases that support their view. Which cases don't exist. Client admits used an LLM AI, but comes back to me with further detailed argument, citing other cases which.. don't exist.

Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 3d

From yesterday: Free Movement Weekly Newsletter #89 | Sonia Lenegan

Free Movement Weekly Newsletter #89 - Free Movement

Welcome to the weekly Free Movement newsletter!

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 3d

From yesterday: John Tuckett appointed as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration | Sonia Lenegan

John Tuckett appointed as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration - Free Movement

Today John Tuckett has officially been appointed as the new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, leaving a vacancy for his most recent post

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 3d

In case you missed it: Briefing: “Hamid” disciplinary hearings for immigration lawyers | CJ McKinney

Briefing: “Hamid” disciplinary hearings for immigration lawyers - Free Movement

In the short but landmark judgment of R (Hamid) v Secretary of State for the Home Department EWHC 3070 (Admin), the High Court affirmed that it has the power

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