Colin Yeo
Colin Yeo is a prominent immigration barrister and the founder of the Free Movement website, which provides resources and information on immigration law in the UK. He is known for his critical views on government immigration policies and has been vocal in discussions about the implications of legislation affecting asylum seekers and migrants. Recently, he described a new policy related to citizenship for illegal entrants as 'spiteful,' emphasizing the negative impact it would have on refugees striving to integrate into British society.
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Colin Yeo, an immigration barrister, criticized the new guidance as creating a class of excluded persons.
UK to refuse citizenship to refugees who have ‘made a dangerous journey’ | Home Office
United Kingdom· 2025-02-12
Colin Yeo, the immigration barrister who runs the Free Movement website, has also written about the move on his Substack blog.
Backlash over ‘spiteful’ move to block small boat refugees from ever claiming British citizenship – UK politics live | PoliticsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-12
