September brought us a new Home Secretary who immediately made some inaccurate comments about “last minute” legal challenges to removal and the modern slavery identification system, so Sonia looked at those in this month’s podcast. Sonia also covered the final act of the previous Home Secretary, which was the closure of the refugee family reunion route. Refugees do still haveother options, but with a lot more hurdles and delays in place. Barry discussed the case of the Palestinian refugee wherethe Home Office withdrew the refusal of his asylum claim the day before the appeal hearing indicating that refugee status would be granted, only to refuse it again following publicity of the case – prompting a further legal battle. Barry also looked at changes to the early removal scheme for foreign national offenders, as well as the case of an ill-advised use of AI by an immigration barrister that led to a referral to the Bar Standards Board. All this and much more!Reminder – if you want to book any of our upcoming trainingcourses, you can find them all here.The 40 minute podcast follows the running order below:Asylum (02:55)The reality behind “last minute” legal challenges to removal Briefing: is the modern slavery identification system in the UK being misused? Home Office amends modern slavery guidance to facilitate returns to France following High Court decision Palestinian refugee forced to wait further 18 months for refugee status after Home Office change of position Refugee family reunion route closed in statement of changes: HC 1298 What now for refugee family reunion applications?  Deportation (22:50)A look at the upcoming changes to the early removal scheme for foreign national offenders  Procedure (27:50)Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to consider human rights appeal where no notice filed Procedural fairness in visit visa applications Barrister referred to regulator following misuse of AI in immigration appeal  Work routes (37:35)Care worker found working in restaurant loses legal challenge Explainer: navigating the Shortage Occupation List, Immigration Salary List and Temporary Shortage List Updated (40:12)