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Scrutinising migration

With asylum and immigration sure to feature in political debates ahead of a General Election, what does the Illegal Migration Act mean for councils? Mark Conrad reports.

By Mark Conrad | 24 July 2023

Parliamentary ‘ping-pong' is over and the controversial Illegal Migration Act will soon become law.

For a beleaguered Government that prioritised ‘stopping the boats' which carried 45,755 asylum seekers on dangerous and illegal Channel crossings last year, House of Lords approval on 17 July probably felt like progress.

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Popular articles by Mark Conrad

  1. Solace presses for multi-year settlements
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  4. Bev Craig to lead LGA Labour group
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