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Access to Justice: Reality or False Narrative?

18/07/2023

Roshni LEGAL ASSISTANT Access to Justice: Reality or False Narrative? Introduction As the world finds itself stuck between Barbie and Oppenheimer, the Home Office finds itself stuck between the United Kingdom’s judiciary and a hard place (no surprises there). This time, the discussion is about ‘access to justice’. Hot off the (judicial) press, the case of R (on the application of Kumar) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 1741 (Admin) realigns what it means to promulgate

Immigration At An All Time High: Analysing the UK’s Net Migration Figures

13/07/2023

Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER Immigration At An All Time High: Analysing the UK’s Net Migration Figures Introduction On 25 May 2023, it was announced that net migration to the UK for 2022 was 606,000 new arrivals. This was a record for the UK, an increase of over 100,000 from the previous year and almost double that of 2018. It should be noted that these figures do not include those arriving on short-term visas, so tourists, masters’ students, etc. are not

Addressing the UK’s Asylum System: Solutions for a More Efficient and Compassionate Approach

11/07/2023

Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER Addressing the UK’s Asylum System: Solutions for a More Efficient and Compassionate Approach Introduction The United Kingdom has a long history of offering refuge to individuals fleeing persecution, conflict, and other political, social and military problems in their home countries. As a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol, the UK is committed to protecting those who meet the criteria for refugee status. The asylum system in the UK is designed to assess

Another Rwanda Ruling: Another Analysis

03/07/2023

Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER Another Rwanda Ruling: Another Analysis When I was about ten years old, my school took time out of the timetable so that everyone could observe a total solar eclipse that was taking place that day. The teachers heavily emphasised that this was a once-in-a-lifetime event and that we would probably never see one again. I have since seen two more total solar eclipses, which is a rate of one every ten years. This is apparently the

Is Albania ‘safe’?

15/06/2023

Roshni LEGAL ASSISTANT Is Albania ‘safe’? Every so often, the Home Office makes a comment that makes us have to read it twice over. Sometimes we nod to ourselves in agreement, and other times we sit there and decide to contemplate life as a whole and to be completely honest, this time is more the latter than the former. Let’s break it down. A shiny, new report produced by the Home Office’s Home Affairs Committee made the rather bold statement

Equity Restored: UK Government Scraps Group 1 and Group 2 Distinction for Refugees

12/06/2023

Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER Equity Restored: UK Government Scraps Group 1 and Group 2 Distinction for Refugees As anyone who has had to do so will know, admitting that you were wrong can be very hard to do. Psychologists have studied why people find admitting they were wrong so hard and conclude that for many people, admitting they were wrong can be a threat to their very sense of self and can shatter all their past certainties. It can therefore

Applications for Further Leave to Remain and Children: Information about the newest changes

08/06/2023

Roshni LEGAL ASSISTANT Applications for Further Leave to Remain and Children: Information about the newest changes Further Leave to Remain refers to an application made by an individual who is already in the United Kingdom and wishes to extend their stay beyond the duration of their existing visa. Between September 2021 and 2022, the UK government granted over 462,000 extensions of visas, of which over 130,000 were granted on a family basis[1]. [1] https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/immigration-statistics-year-ending-september-2022/how-many-people-continue-their-stay-in-the-uk-or-apply-to-stay-permanently It is, without a doubt, an

Spouse Visa Applications in the UK in 2023

22/05/2023

Augustina TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER Spouse Visa Applications in the UK in 2023 One of the most frequently asked questions in immigration is people asking how to bring their family members to the UK. There are different immigration routes available to bring family members to the UK depending on your immigration status, relationship with the family member, and personal circumstances. Some of the most common family visas are: Spouse, Civil Partner or Unmarried Partner Visa: This visa is for partners of

King in Charge: How the Coronation Could Boost UK’s Immigration

05/05/2023

Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER King in Charge: How the Coronation Could Boost UK’s Immigration The coronation of King Charles III represents more than just a change in the UK’s head of state; it is a symbol of a new beginning for the UK, with the potential to redefine the nation’s image on the global stage. As the figurehead of the nation, the monarch plays a significant role in shaping the country’s international reputation. Queen Elizabeth II was regarded as a

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