Last Tuesday the European Court of Justice in Belgium ruled that parents of EU citizens can not be deported as it violates the right of the child to fully enjoy life in his/her country. The Zambrano case ruling is very progressive and can give hope to people living in fear of deportation.

In a recent report entitled “No Home from
Home” the NI Human Rights Commission has shown how the UK’s immigration laws
are leading to the enforced destitution and homelessness of some of the most
vulnerable people living in Northern Ireland.

Government minister have announced plans to change the rules regarding non-EEA
migrant workers who have been made redundant