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The Immigration Advisory Service <ref> http://theimmigrationadvisoryservice.com The Immigration Advisory Service</ref> is a private equity backed pheonix company borne from the ashes of a former charity. Based in Canary Wharf it does provide certain pro bono advice on Humanitarian Grounds although remains firmly a private company specialising in Australian & Canadian Immigration. |
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'''The Immigration Advisory Service''' was a British [[charitable organization|charity]], in existence from 1993 until 2011. |
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==Charity== |
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The former Immigration Advisory Service<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iasuk.org/ |title=Immigration Advisory Service |publisher=Immigration Advisory Service |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110305161749/http://iasuk.org/home.aspx |archivedate=2011-03-05}}</ref> was a [[United Kingdom|UK]] organisation registered as a charity,<ref name=cc-1033192>{{EW charity|1033192}}</ref> providing direct [[legal assistance]] to [[refugee]]s, [[asylum seeker]]s and others needing advice and guidance around [[immigration to the United Kingdom|British]] [[immigration law]]. Founded in 1993, it closed after going into [[Administration (law)|administration]] on 8 July 2011. It was formed out of the former United Kingdom Immigrants Advisory Service. It was a nationwide charity with many offices throughout the UK. It derived its funding through [[donations]] as well as case funding from [[Legal Aid]], which was [[means test]]ed. |
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| ⚫ | 2008 was a particularly good year for the IAS. IAS lawyers succeeded in winning a number of high-profile and far-reaching cases before the [[Asylum and Immigration Tribunal]] and higher courts. Kalvir Kaur of the IAS won the 2008 Immigration Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award for her work with [[unaccompanied minor]]s and victims of [[human trafficking|trafficking]]. |
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The charity's acting Chief Executive was Margaret McKinlay who had replaced Keith Best following his move to the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. The Chair of the Trustees was John Scampion. |
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As of 8 July 2011 IAS went into administration,<ref name=bbc-20110711>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14105065 |title=Immigration Advisory Service goes into administration |work=BBC News |date=11 July 2011 |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> blaming government changes to [[legal aid]].<ref name=guardian-20110711>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/law/2011/jul/11/immigration-advisory-service-closes-blames-government |title=Tens of thousands lose support as Immigration Advisory Service closes |last=Bowcott |first=Owen |newspaper=The Guardian |date=11 July 2011 |access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> The [[Legal Services Commission]] said "During recent stewardship activities the LSC raised concerns around financial management and claims irregularities, which prompted IAS trustees to conclude that the organisation was no longer financially viable".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/immigration-advisory-service-administration |title=The Law Society Gazette, Immigration Advisory Service in administration |access-date=2011-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911103340/http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/immigration-advisory-service-administration |archive-date=2011-09-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Major changes in legal aid for refugees and asylum seekers were made in 2007<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-03-21 |title=LSC Website : Immigration and Asylum Graduated Fee Scheme |url=http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/remuneration/immigration_asylum_graduated_fee_scheme.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321035704/http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/remuneration/immigration_asylum_graduated_fee_scheme.asp |archive-date=2012-03-21 |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=legalservices.gov.uk}}</ref> and 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-03-21 |title=LSC Website : Press Releases pre-May 2010 |url=http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/press_releases_10617.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321035710/http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/press_releases_10617.asp |archive-date=2012-03-21 |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=legalservices.gov.uk}}</ref> |
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The Immigration Advisory Service was a member organisation of the [[European Council on Refugees and Exiles]]. |
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| ⚫ | 2008 was a particularly good year for the IAS. |
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As of 8 July 2011 IAS went into administration,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.compasslaw.co.uk/Compass_Immigration_Law_Ltd/Immigration_Advisory_Service_%28in_Administration%29.html |title=Immigration Advisory Service (In Administration) |publisher=Compass Immigration Law |accessdate=22 November 2012}}</ref> blaming government changes to [[Legal Aid]]. The [[Legal Services Commission]] said "During recent stewardship activities the LSC raised concerns around financial management and claims irregularities, which prompted IAS trustees to conclude that the organisation was no longer financially viable".<ref>[http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/immigration-advisory-service-administration The Law Society Gazette, Immigration Advisory Service in administration]</ref> Major changes in legal aid for refugees and asylum seekers were made in 2007<ref>[http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/remuneration/immigration_asylum_graduated_fee_scheme.asp Legal Services Commission, Immigration and Asylum Graduated Fee Scheme]</ref> and 2010.<ref>[http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/press_releases_10617.asp Legal Services Commission, Invitations to Tender for Immigration and Asylum Contracts from 2010]</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 03:34, 26 June 2024
The Immigration Advisory Service was a British charity, in existence from 1993 until 2011.
Charity
[edit]The former Immigration Advisory Service[1] was a UK organisation registered as a charity,[2] providing direct legal assistance to refugees, asylum seekers and others needing advice and guidance around British immigration law. Founded in 1993, it closed after going into administration on 8 July 2011. It was formed out of the former United Kingdom Immigrants Advisory Service. It was a nationwide charity with many offices throughout the UK. It derived its funding through donations as well as case funding from Legal Aid, which was means tested.
2008 was a particularly good year for the IAS. IAS lawyers succeeded in winning a number of high-profile and far-reaching cases before the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal and higher courts. Kalvir Kaur of the IAS won the 2008 Immigration Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award for her work with unaccompanied minors and victims of trafficking.
As of 8 July 2011 IAS went into administration,[3] blaming government changes to legal aid.[4] The Legal Services Commission said "During recent stewardship activities the LSC raised concerns around financial management and claims irregularities, which prompted IAS trustees to conclude that the organisation was no longer financially viable".[5] Major changes in legal aid for refugees and asylum seekers were made in 2007[6] and 2010.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Immigration Advisory Service". Immigration Advisory Service. Archived from the original on 2011-03-05.
- ^ "Immigration Advisory Service, registered charity no. 1033192". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
- ^ "Immigration Advisory Service goes into administration". BBC News. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ Bowcott, Owen (11 July 2011). "Tens of thousands lose support as Immigration Advisory Service closes". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "The Law Society Gazette, Immigration Advisory Service in administration". Archived from the original on 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ "LSC Website : Immigration and Asylum Graduated Fee Scheme". legalservices.gov.uk. 2012-03-21. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "LSC Website : Press Releases pre-May 2010". legalservices.gov.uk. 2012-03-21. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
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