Immigration and asylum law are areas that have experienced immense change in recent years. Many significant and controversial developments have been made through the introduction of new legislation, presenting the need for an up-to-date and fully comprehensive guide. This fourth edition of the Immigration Law Handbook addresses these changes and provides an essential reference tool for those working in the area. It includes the new Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants etc) Act 2004 and the related Procedure Rules, as well as previous legislation such as the Human Rights Act 1998. The book also includes changes to the Statutory Instruments.In addition to the domestic legislation, the Handbook also contains sections on relevant European and international materials, including the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.New to this edition:- The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004- The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) Rules 2005- The Immigration and Asylum Appeals (Fast Track Procedure) Rules 2005- New Statutory Instruments - Four new EC Council Directives and RegulationsThe Immigration Law Handbook 4/e will be an invaluable source for immigration practitioners.