Court orders Home Office to provide asylum seeker accommodation
By Lily Dai Refugees who come to the UK are not always eligible for asylum seeker accommodation. Section 4(2) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 allows for support to be provided to refused asylum-seekers if they meet the following eligibility criteria: They must be destitute. A person is destitute if: “… he does […]
When can deportation be considered ‘unduly harsh’ on a partner or child?
The UK Supreme Court has recently dismissed three appeals by the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Home Secretary). These appeals concerned the interpretation of provisions relating to the statutory regime of the deportation of foreign criminals. The case involved three conjoined appeals by the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, which had arisen out […]
Welcome Zeyu
We are delighted to welcome Zeyu Huang, who joins the Lisa’s Law immigration team as a paralegal. Zeyu has already made an excellent impression on her colleagues and displayed a great appetite for the role. Zeyu is a recent LL.M. graduate from University College London, which she achieved a Merit for. She completed her […]
Does a takeaway shop’s proximity entitle a holiday property owner to private nuisance damages?
As summer comes to an end, the number of people who go on holiday to take a break from the hustle and bustle of their daily working lives grinds to a halt for another year. Thanks to the internet, it’s now much easier to find out extensive details about a place before we book it, […]
The Scale-up visa has launched – what do you need to know?
The brand-new Scale-up visa has finally come into force. Described as “the biggest visa improvement in a generation” by the Coalition for a Digital Economy, the Scale-up work visa is designed for the UK’s top high-growth businesses to attract exceptional talent, including scientists, engineers, programmers, and architects. With the UK facing several challenges to its […]
Welcome Jessie
We’re very happy to announce the arrival of our newest colleague, Jessie Yang. Jessie joins us as an immigration paralegal and has made already made a great impression through her extensive legal knowledge. Jessie studied LLB Law & International Legal Studies at the University of Southampton. During her Undergraduate Degree, she had an invaluable […]
Does inheritance tax have to be paid before probate is granted?
Probate is a topic which we have covered in some of our family law articles in the past. In many cases, people will only be granted probate if they have paid inheritance tax. However, many people in this situation may wish to be granted probate before they pay inheritance tax in order to know what […]
Is the Home Office responsible for an asylum seeker being attacked in their accommodation?
By Xijia Xie In today’s article, we look at a recent case, R (on the application of MG) v Secretary of State for the Home Department. In this case, the claimant is an asylum seeker who was provided with private accommodation by the Secretary of State. He was attacked by a fellow asylum seeker […]
Welcome Cassandra
We are delighted to welcome one of our newest employees, Cassandra Ngu. Cassandra joins us as a conveyancing solicitor and has already displayed her legal knowledge and made a great impression on the team. Cassandra first studied at the University of Nottingham, where she earned her degree in economics. She then went on to […]
Court rules that Leave to Remain application under domestic violence route is not suitable for dependents of T2 visa holders
Written by Katherine Sun (Paralegal) Leave to remain (LTR) applications under the Destitute Domestic Violence Concession (DDVC) scheme can be treated differently but not discriminated against based on what kind of status applicants hold. Recently, an Indian citizen’s LTR application was refused on the grounds that she was not eligible for the DDVC route […]