By Monidipa Fouzder2021-05-13T10:08:00+01:00 Immigration lawyers have criticised the government’s ‘rushed’ process to push through controversial immigration reforms after legislation was announced in the Queen's speech - days after a controversial consultation closed. The Home Office's New Plan for Immigration consultation closed last Thursday. This week, the government announced that measures would be brought forward 'to establish a fairer immigration system that strengthens the United Kingdom’s borders and deters criminals who facilitate dangerous and illegal journeys'. Details of ‘New Plan for Immigration Legislation’ appeared in briefing notes accompanying the Queen’s speech. The notes do not mention proposals mooted by the Home Office to extend