UKLawyers Archive of Immigration and Nationality Materials - March 2006

Materials published by us on 23 March 2006

 Forced Marriages
"No More Forced Marriages"
Home Office Press Release
16 March 2006
A campaign to drive down the number of forced marriages has been
launched jointly by the Home Office and the Foreign & Commonwealth
Office.  Over 250 cases of forced marriage were reported last year
to the Government's Forced Marriage Unit, with some of the victims
as young as 13 years old.  The campaign launched today aims to
increase awareness of the issues surrounding forced marriage and
to publicise the support that's available for anyone affected by
them.  Actors Meera Syal and Ameet Chana are supporting the
campaign which will involve a series of radio and press adverts,
TV fillers and poster campaigns. 
 

Materials published by us on 16 March 2006

Businessmen and Frequent Travellers to Benefit
From New Immigration Technology 
Home Office Press Release
10 March 2006
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The Iris Recognition Immigration System (IRIS) will now enable
registered passengers to enter the UK without queuing to see an
immigration officer at passport control. Instead individuals
signed up to the scheme will be able to walk up to an automated
barrier, simply look into a camera and if the system recognises
them enter the UK, leaving immigration officers to concentrate on
other priorities

Materials published by us on 9 March 2006

A New Points-based System: Making Migration Work for Britain 
Home Office Press Release
6 March 2006
The Government will publish a Command Paper outlining the new
Points-Based System for managed migration at 09.30 on Tuesday 7
March.  The new system will enable the UK to control migration
more effectively, tackle abuse and identify the migrants who can
most benefit the UK.