This is the third post on this subject in one day. Someone responded to the first post on the need to for witness statements to be in the language of the witness by asserting that Practice Direction 22 could relied upon. Their view was that a statement in a foreign language was not required. The …
A radical idea for an ancient Nigerian conflict: talking to the enemy by Ruth Maclean
Herders and farmers have long fought over land. Now, a low-tech approach to stop the killing is bearing fruit in Nigeria John Dalyop Dangyang hid in the toilet while the gunmen set fire to his house. As it burned down around him, he soaked his underwear in the toilet water to bind around his face …
New immigration policy on DNA evidence By Colin Yeo
Good, clear new policy on DNA evidence in immigration cases from the Home Office following the scandal last year: The Home Office cannot require that DNA evidence is provided as part of an immigration application. This is reflected in the fact that the department has no specific statutory power to require DNA evidence. Officials can …
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Home Office cannot make second deportation decision absent change of circumstances By Colin Yeo
In the case of Harverye v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 2848, Lord Justice Irwin in the Court of Appeal held that where an appeal against deportation is allowed, the Home Office cannot make a second decision to deport unless there has been a change of circumstances. It is not …
Labour suspends MP found guilty of speeding lies by Rajeev SyalWed
Fiona Onasanya urged to resign after colluding with brother to avoid speeding points Fiona Onasanya urged to resign after colluding with brother to avoid speeding points A Labour MP has been suspended and urged to resign from parliament by her party after being found guilty of repeatedly lying to avoid a speeding ticket. Fiona Onasanya, …
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Centre for Nigeria Progress 