STOP THE WAR on seekers

Socialist Resistance no13 | page 10

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By removing decisions of the tribunal and the Home Secretary (including on deportation and on deprivation of British citizenship) in these cases from any judicial scrutiny whatsoever by higher courts, a right which has existed since the Middle Ages, clause 10 takes us all further down the path towards the strong security state

But other clauses are also vicious, (see JCWI, RC websites for briefings).

The whole thing must also be seen in the light of the government's plans to make such huge cuts in legal aid that many reputable immigration lawyers have said they will no longer undertake legal aid work, as they will neither be able to cover their costs, or have a chance of defending their clients adequately.

In spite of considerable protest, mainly from lawyers, the government has not made any concessions of substance on the plans to cut legal aid.

It appears that they will push through their plans, maybe with some minor modifications, and probably in a way that will favour some hand-picked firms and organisations over others.