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
Guy v Brake [2023] EWHC 1560 (Ch), concerns questions of disclosure and expert evidence required to assist the court when a mental health crisis moratorium is challenged by creditors on grounds of a material irregularity relating to a debtor’s eligibility. The decision considers the relevant jurisdiction for disclosure and the balance with the debtor’s right...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
In a significant move the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have enacted the Civil Transactions Law (CTL) on 19 June 2023. The law governing contracts has been primarily based on the principles of Islamic Sharia Law within its civil law jurisdictions. The CTL is said to come into effect 180...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
Immigration bill During the bill’s second reading in the House of Lords this month, conservative lords criticised it. On May 10, the House of Lords held a second reading of the Illegal Migration Bill. The administration could have hoped for more support from Conservative peers, but that did not happen. Many Conservative peers raised issues...Read More
