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

News & Updates

PLP’s statement on far right attacks

PLP responds to the recent outbreak of far-right violence

Policy briefings and submissions

Coalition for Asylum Rights and Justice’s evidence submitted to the Immigration and Asylum Bill Committee

CARJ has submitted evidence to the public Bill Committee examining the Immigration and Asylum Bill. The attached evidence focuses on Part 1 of the Bill and includes a range of proposed amendments. The Immigration and Asylum Bill is now at committee stage in the House of Commons, this is a critical moment to build support

Events

Public Law Project Annual Conference 2026

13 October 2026 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm – This event is now sold out. Public Law Project Annual Conference 2026: Law, Democracy & Civic Space Presented in partnership with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) and Blackstone Chambers. Date: Tuesday 13 October Time: 09:30-17:30 Location: HSFK’s London office (Exchange House, Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EG) Across the UK, communities affected by decisions in Westminster […]