Today (29/06/2023), the Court of Appeal reversed the High Court decision in AAA v Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) on 19th December 2023 where it was held that removal of asylum seekers to Rwanda was lawful. In today’s ruling, the Court of Appeal confirmed that any removals of asylum seekers […]
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Home Office re-commences deport now, appeal later certification
By Victor Falcon Mmegwa Recently, the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman MP, confirmed in a letter to the Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee that the Home Office have suggested the use of certification under section 94B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 from 5 June 2023. This means that any appeal […]
Confirmed – Proposed Bill of Rights abandoned by the UK Government
In June 2022, the UK Government proposed a Bill of Rights which was intended to replace the Human Rights Act 1998. The Human Rights Act affords us all with fundamental rights and freedoms by enshrining the rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The introduction of the Bill of Rights […]
High Court case could open floodgates to thousands of COVID business interruption claims
A recent High Court case could pave the way for thousands of insurance claims by small to medium sized businesses in the UK. The fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on businesses, with the latest high-profile case involving the ExCel conference centre in London and their insurers, Royal & Sun Alliance. […]
Successful application for UK visitor visa despite previous refusals
By Yang Peng We recently managed to help a client gain a UK Visitor Visa, despite them receiving two previous UK refusals. Keep reading to learn more about why these refusals occurred, and how Lisa’s Law can help you with similar applications. Introduction to the case Our client instructed us to apply […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain (10 year lawful residence) application guide
This article serves as a guide for an indefinite leave to remain application, otherwise known as 10 year lawful residence. Contact us today for help with your application. What is indefinite leave to remain on the basis of 10 years lawful residence? Indefinite leave to remain allows you to settle in the […]
Is it wrongful dismissal if the employer issues a P45 and the employee is absent from work after being asked to return?
By Krystal Yan This is a recent case that we have defended in which the Claimant sought circa £140,000 for unlawful and wrongful dismissal against our client, the Respondent. Background The Claimant started working as a kitchen helper for the Respondent from August 2015. In December 2018, the Claimant’s job title was […]
High Court says unpublished Home Office policy on NHS debt is unlawful
By Yang Peng Today’s article looks at a recent case involving an unpublished Home Office policy which caused individuals to be unlawfully detained over NHS debts. Keep reading to learn why the High Court decided the policy was unlawful and our thoughts on the case. Background MXK and SXB are two […]
Another successful visitor visa application from Fujian province in China
Following on from our article in April where we discussed whether the Home Office have recently become more open to visitor visa applications made from Fujian province in China, we have been successful in another case from the region. You can read the previous article here. Our clients were Chinese nationals living […]
Will applicants with a skilled worker visa need to wait 8 years for settlement?
A skilled worker visa allows a person to come to the UK and work for an employer. The visa also allows a skilled worker to bring their dependents to the UK with them. A skilled worker visa can be issued for up to 5 years. After 5 years of holding a skilled worker […]
Welcome Yang
We are delighted to welcome Yang Peng to Lisa’s Law. Yang joins the Immigration team as a legal assistant and has already impressed during her short time here. Yang’s academic background consists of a bachelor’s degree at Wuhan University in China, and a Master’s degree in Transnational Law from King’s College London. Prior […]
No fault evictions to be banned – what will be the effect on tenants and landlords?
The Renters’ (Reform) Bill 2023 was introduced to parliament last year, promising comprehensive reform of the private rented sector. It will provide welcome news for renters in particular and will see England completely ban no fault evictions as part of a long-awaited package of reform of the private rental industry. The scheme will affect approximately […]
Welcome Lorraine
We are delighted to welcome Lorraine Hon to Lisa’s Law Solicitors. Lorraine joins the firm as a legal assistant and has made a great impression on the immigration team since arriving. Lorraine is a LLB graduate from Durham University. She completed the legal practise course (LPC) at BPP University in August 2022. During her […]
20 Years Long Residence – what are the visa requirements?
This guide will briefly explain the general requirements that must be met to apply for leave to remain based on 20 years residence. All requirements must be strictly met, otherwise the application will be refused. Firstly, what is the 20 years long residence route? The 20 years long residence route allows […]
