What we do

Our priority is to promote a fair and non-discriminatory immigration system through policy influencing and litigation.

In recent years high-profile PLP cases have prevented regressive changes and/or improved legal protections across a range of migrants’ rights issues including indefinite detention, the legal aid residence test, and the right of access to the court for migrants facing removal from the UK.

Recent reforms have significantly changed the landscape for migrant groups in the UK, presenting greater risks to access to justice for those subject to immigration control.

Our main goals in this area are:

  • To identify and challenge systemic unfairness and discrimination in immigration control
  • To effectively challenge barriers that prevent access to justice for migrants, particularly those that arise from recent reform

Read more in our 2022-25 strategy

PLP’s statement on far right attacks
News & Updates

PLP’s statement on far right attacks

PLP responds to the recent outbreak of far-right violence

New joint briefing on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
Policy briefings and submissions

New joint briefing on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

The Coalition for Asylum Rights and Justice presents a new briefing for the Report Stage of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Public Law Project Annual Conference 2025
Events

Public Law Project Annual Conference 2025

15 October 2025 @ 9:25 am – 5:30 pm – Public Law Project Annual Conference 2025: Strengthening the constitution PLP’s conference returns for a day of expert analysis, insight, and forward-looking discussion on strengthening the constitution. Presented in partnership with Blackstone Chambers and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, this event examines whether our constitutional frameworks are robust enough to face contemporary challenges, including the global rise […]