If a couple who own UK properties got married in a foreign country, is it better to divorce there or in the UK?
The UK is a country which is home to many immigrants from across the world. Like a lot of immigrants to the UK today, the individuals in this case decided to settle after coming here to study, meeting at work and eventually getting married. However, the situation is complicated by the fact that the couple […]
Another successful private life application after 13 years of no status in the UK
By Lorraine Hon We are pleased to have been successful in another private life route case where our client came to the UK as a teenager after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan. One of the private life route requirements is where the applicant is aged 18 or above but below 25 at the […]
Court of Appeal rules that Removal of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda is unlawful
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 […]
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 […]