The Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026 - what practitioners need to know

The Government has published its Immigration & Asylum Bill which makes significant changes. The Bill covers the establishment of a new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority, reform of the interpretation of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and changes to the Modern Slavery regime. Further elements cover the recovery of asylum support costs and ‘core protection’.

According to the Government the aims of the Bill are:

a) the creation of a new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority;

b) tightening of the application of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights;

c) reforming the modern slavery legislative framework to set out the Government’s

obligations;

d) create new law enforcement measures to tackle exploitation and provide for the

identification of and support for children.

e) replace asylum/refugee and humanitarian protection claims and grants of leave with a

single ‘core protection’ model; and

f) establishing a mechanism to require asylum seekers receiving publicly-funded

accommodation and other support to contribute once they are able to do so.

The Bill is currently working its way through Parliament.

In this webinar, Adam Pipe of No8 Chambers will give an overview of the main provisions of the Bill and provide practical guidance for busy practitioners.

The webinar will focus on the introduction of the Independent Immigration Appeals Authority and the changes to Article 8.

Who this is for:

This is an essential webinar for immigration practitioners, students, academics, Judges and more.

Level of expertise:

This webinar is suitable for all levels of practice but some background knowledge would assist.

CPD hours:

This webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.

Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.

Learning objectives:

Practitioners will come away with a knowledge of the proposals and how they will impact practice.