The term "human rights" is powerful and evocative. It is frequently mentioned in the news and public debate, often creating the impression that it is a simple, catch-all solution for any difficult immigration problem. This is a dangerous misconception. In the cold, hard reality of UK immigration law, a human rights claim is a specific, technical, and highly challenging legal argument with a...

Receiving a letter from the Home Office containing a notice of deportation is one of the most terrifying and life-altering experiences a person can face. In an instant, the life you have built in the United Kingdom—your home, your job, your relationships, your community—is placed under immediate and severe threat. The feelings of panic, confusion, and hopelessness can be...