The Illegal Migration Act 2023 came into force on 20th July 2023, it sets out to punish certain people depending on the manner of entry into the United Kingdom. New legislation aims to discourage people from arriving in the UK by small boat to claim asylum. However there are ways in which it impacts on...Read More
The husband obtained a divorce in China before decree nisi was granted on the wife’s divorce application in England, creating a significant impact on the financial remedy proceedings in England which the husband did not engage in. In winning the ‘race for decree’ over the wife, the result of the husband’s Chinese divorce was that...Read More
An opinion has been published on the impact assessment (IA) relating to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ Renter (Reform) Bill by the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC). The RPC mentioned the DLUHC had made the required alterations to the classification of direct and indirect significances in its published IA, along with granting additional...Read More
The Home Office’s operations for removing foreign national offenders have been criticised by The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) in an inspection report published on 29 June 2023. The ICIBI has especially emphasized the Home Office’s inability to bring reliable data and management information, it is ineffective use of resources which weaken...Read More
A letter to the Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee of the House of Commons that the Home Office has recommenced from 5 June 2023, the use of certification under section 94B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 has been confirmed by the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman MP. The certification under section...Read More
Companies House has issued an article reviewing the development of the Register of Overseas Entities after its launch on 1 August 2022. The Register forms a fundamental element of the government’s plan to fix global economic crime and requires overseas entities that own property or land in the UK to declare their beneficial owners or...Read More
The long-anticipated Renters (Reform) Bill was finally introduced on 17 May 2023, and here’s what it means for Renters: Dismissal of the section 21 ‘no fault evictions’ Landlords can evict only in specific cases e.g., Missed rent payment or antisocial behavior. Abolishment of fixed-term tenancies Agreements will be periodic from day one marking the end...Read More
Changes to the student visa route for those wishing to study in the UK was announced on 23 May 2023 and will be implemented in January 2024. These changes come as part of the Government’s plans to reduce net migration, whereby half a million student visas were issued since 2019 and the number of dependants...Read More
By a majority the Rwanda deal to deport asylum-seekers has been ruled unlawful by the Court of Appeal, after judges concluded it is not a safe country to receive those claiming refuge and has recognised problems with the process. This landmark decision found that the deficiencies in the system in Rwanda were of a significant...Read More
Leading London law practise Allied Goodwin Solicitors is pleased to share its recent achievement at the SME News Legal Awards 2023. The company was given the “Best Emerging Law Firm” Award. The SME News Legal Awards reward quality, professionalism, and remarkable customer service by recognising outstanding legal practises across a range of industries and geographical...Read More
