Past association with extremists results in naturalisation claim being refused by Home Secretary
A person can apply for naturalisation and become a British citizen if they satisfy all the requirements. Some of these requirements include suitability requirements, eligibility requirements and passing the Life in the UK test. Schedule 1, paragraph 1(2)(a) of the British Nationality Act 1981 states that any applicant must be in the […]
UK Expansion Worker Visa – what do you need to know?
Have questions or looking for help applying for a UK Expansion Worker Visa? Contact us today by emailing info@lisaslaw.co.uk or calling us on 020 7928 0276. But first, read our article below to learn all about the new UK Expansion Worker visa which replaces the Sole Representative route for overseas companies seeking to expand […]
Afghan boy entitled to damages after being unlawfully removed by the Home Office
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed The Court of Appeal have recently handed down a judgement determining that a vulnerable 16 year old Afghan boy should be awarded damages for the infringement of his Article 8 rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Article 8 of the ECHR states: 1. Everyone […]
Former Scottish footballer’s IR35 tax battle offers warning for off-payroll working arrangements
Former Rangers and Scotland icon, Neil McCann, has lost a battle with the tax man over his work for Sky Sports. The ex-footballer is reported to owe HMRC £190,000 as a result of being regarded for income tax purposes as an employee. Meanwhile, another recent high-profile case saw the tv and radio presenter, […]
Home Office broke the law by searching, seizing and retaining data from phones of migrants
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed The Divisional Court has handed down a judgement determining the Home Office’s policy of searching, seizing and retaining data from the mobile phones of migrants arriving to the UK by boat as unlawful. The court’s ruling occurs at a time when the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, is trying […]
Welcome Brian!
We are delighted to welcome the newest member of our team, Brian Feng. Brian joins us as an AML Administrator and has already displayed an eye for detail and shown himself to be a hardworking team player. Brian majored in statistics at the University of Edinburgh and has previously taken part in some […]
Employer guidance for respiratory infections such as Covid-19
The UK Health Security Agency has published new guidance for employers around reducing the effect of respiratory infections in the workplace, including Covid-19. In terms of business law, this is certainly something to take into account for employers. Although all Covid-19 restrictions have now been lifted by the Government, the guidance asks employers, workforce […]
What is No Fault Divorce? The reforms that have modernised UK divorce law
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (commonly known as no fault divorce) represents the biggest reform to divorce law for 50 years. With the legislation now in effect since 6th April 2022, let’s take a look at the main changes to divorce law and why there has been so much discussion about the reforms. […]
Court orders child to be returned to Italy after judicial review of mother’s asylum application deemed inadmissible
Written by Mahfuz Ahmed A recent case (R v G 2022) involving an Italian family which saw the father make an application under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction 1980 for the return of his child has highlighted the complexity around the relationship between family law and asylum law. The […]
As the 2022/2023 tax year edges closer, how will the upcoming changes to employment law affect you?
As the 2021/2022 tax year comes to an end, there are a number of upcoming changes to employment law in April which will be of interest to people and businesses alike. With so many announcements made last year which are now coming into effect, it’s not always easy to keep up with all of […]