Shabana Mahmood’s immigration and asylum bill to go before MPs next week (opens original article in a new tab)

Shabana Mahmood's immigration and asylum bill is set to be debated by MPs next week, featuring measures to increase forced removals, tighten age checks, and alter asylum tribunal processes, facing criticism from refugee organizations.

• Shabana Mahmood's immigration and asylum bill will be presented to MPs next week with plans to increase forced removals and tighten age checks for asylum seekers.
• The bill aims to change how Article 8 of the ECHR is applied in immigration cases and replace the independent court system with a Home Office appeals body.
• Refugee charities express concerns about the bill's impact on children and family reunification, citing risks of wrongful age assessments and reduced access to justice.