Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: [Module LAW08115] Law of Human Rights AND Pre-requisite: [Module LAW08120] EU Law

The module is taught over ten Seminars. It will provide the student with a firm understanding of UK Immigration and Asylum law. Topics that will be covered include:Introduction to Immigration and Asylum law; Nationality and Citizenship; Human Rights and Immigration control; Entry to the UK – Family life; Entry to the UK – Work; Asylum; Claiming Asylum, Enforcement, Detention and Removal; and Challenging decisionsThe above will be adapted to reflect frequent changes in law and policy in a very dynamic area of law.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of UK Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy.

LO2: Critically analyse and evaluate the legal regulation of Immigration to and Asylum within the UK.

LO3: Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Immigration Court procedure.

LO4: Analyse and identify the relevant legal issues, explain the relevant law (statute and case law) and present a reasoned conclusion.

LO5: Demonstrate the ability to research the law and use appropriate legal and academic sources to support arguments and conclusions; and appropriate use of OSCOLA, the law referencing system.