Seraphus News

Over the past eight weeks, the Government has invited legal professionals and organisations with interest in Civil legal aid to take part in a consultation on proposed reform to the legal aid structure and fees as a apart of a Review of Civil Legal Aid.  Seraphus has chosen to make a submission to this consultation because we believe […]

Seraphus is seeking a paid intern to work on our community outreach project in Scotland for 6 months, for 2 days per week. We are looking for someone currently in education living in Scotland who is passionate about supporting migrant communities, or who has experience of organising community events and engaging diverse community groups. The […]

We have made the decision to stop posting on X, formerly Twitter. This decision has been a long time coming, as the platform has increasingly enabled harmful rhetoric and ideologies under its current ownership. The recent actions taken by its owner during the US presidential inauguration represent a deeply troubling alignment with hate and division. […]

2024 has been an important year for UK immigration law, with several significant changes introduced that impact all corners of the immigration system, from changes to asylum policy and digitalisation, to business and family immigration alike. Below, we outline some of the notable updates and what they mean. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) The phased rollout […]

As the year comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to look back on what’s been a busy and rewarding 2024 at Seraphus. This year has been about growth, new challenges, and making a real impact for the people and communities we support. One significant milestone this year was finalising our project with St […]

In this article, Seraphus staff member highlights the work being done to support people seeking asylum and migrants in local communities across the UK. With this, we want to emphasise the many ways in which local initiatives and organisations can make a difference in the hostile environment faced by displaced individuals and migrant communities. Moving […]

In his previous articles, Seraphus director Christopher Desira has looked at the concept of migration, the dynamic between migrants, the international community and the state, as well as the shortcomings of these entities in protecting the latter. In this article, Christopher presents the legal concept of ‘jus cogens’ and begins to explore how appealing to […]

In this article, Seraphus staff member highlights the work being done to support people seeking asylum and migrants in local communities across the UK. With this, we want to emphasise the many ways in which local initiatives and organisations can make a difference in the hostile environment faced by displaced individuals and migrant communities. In […]

In response to the recent surge in organised racist, Islamophobic and violent riots across the United Kingdom, we, Seraphus, stand in solidarity with those targeted by these despicable acts. The disturbing wave of far-right violence has not only inflicted fear upon racialised communities but has also attacked the institutions dedicated to supporting migrants and asylum seekers. Attacks […]

At Seraphus, we care about improving access to justice. We provide advice services and workshops to charitable organisations and participate in advocacy work to try to address the systemic problems in immigration law. We understand acutely what’s at stake when people cannot access good quality legal advice, and we recognise just how volatile and dangerous the […]

In his previous articles, Seraphus director Christopher Desira has looked at the dynamic between the international community, migrants, and the shortcomings of the former in protecting the latter. In this article, Christopher turns his attention to the role of individual states, and how their existence under principles of Westphalian sovereignty leads to the antagonisation of […]

Strategic legal charity, Here for Good, is challenging the Home Office in regard to the running of the EU Settlement Scheme. In a judicial review, issued on 12 February 2024, Here for Good argues that applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme should have a right of appeal against any rejections of late applications as invalid. Permission was granted […]

In his first piece, Seraphus director Christopher Desira looked at the evolution of migration, and its ubiquitous nature across civilisation and history. He also considered the evolving rhetoric around migration, and the way in which migrants are often seen as a burden on the state. In this piece, Christopher delves further into the dynamic between […]

This week marks two years since the illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia. As many around the world pause to reflect on the conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions, it’s important that we continue to provide aid and support to the Ukrainian people. While the war rages on, the […]