Wednesday, 16 June 2010

A selection of recent media reports

'No human trafficking convictions' in Scotland
Amnesty International claimed the figure gave the impression Scotland was an 'easy touch'.
Stv.tv (15-Jun-2010)

Son of ousted Kyrgyz leader flees to UK
The son of toppled Kyrgyzstan president Kurmanbek Bakiyev is seeking asylum in Britain after arriving at a Hampshire airport in a private jet, it has been...
The News (Portsmouth) (15-Jun-2010)

Human Rights Act "key weapon" in war on terror, Lord Phillips says
The Human Rights Act is a key weapon in the war on terror, Lord Phillips has said. The president of the Supreme Court championed recent rulings that protected suspects of terrorism from...
Solicitors Journal (15-Jun-2010)

Cameron's cuts: 2 in 3 voters back coalition over £6.2bn spending reduction | Mail Online
David Cameron's coalition Government is enjoying an extraordinary honeymoon with the public despite warnings of deep cuts to services, a poll...
The Mail On Sunday (15-Jun-2010)

Border security is 'a priority'
KEEPING Britain's border secure is "a priority" for the government, Home Secretary Theresa May said yesterday. The Cabinet minister said it was "crucial" to have vigilant officers using the best technology at ports and other entry...
The Scotsman (15-Jun-2010)

Australian Visa Cap may be introduced
For concise and recent immigration information watch our news. Recently Australian immigration has introduced legislation, the Migration Amendment (Visa Capping) Bill 2010, that it is hoped will enable the Australian Government to have greater flexibility when setting immigration...
Work Permit (14-Jun-2010)

5,900 AFGHAN CHILDREN GET INTO EU
The UN has revealed that more than 5,900 Afghan children were smuggled into Europe last...
Daily Express (14-Jun-2010)