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Allegations of coercive control are hard to prove

The High Court was faced with a challenging case not only because of the complex...

Revocation of sponsor licence: Is there a need to carry an impact assessment?

The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with this exact question and confirmed that the...

No summary return to China for an abducted child

The High Court was faced with a summary return order (SRO) for a child to...

Is university education an essential living need in demonstrating dependency?

The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with the question of whether a university education...

Does deportation based on a person’s sexual orientation constitute a breach of Article 3 ECHR rights?

The Court of Appeal (CoA) was requested to examine a deportation case and whether such...

Placement with family members living abroad – there must be some realistic option for the placement to be positive.

The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard an appeal regarding an 18-month-old boy and whether delaying...

Considering an unlawful foreign surrogacy arrangement – think about it twice!

The High Court took the opportunity given by this case to issue a stark warning...

Tribunals must look at each ground separately.

The Court of Appeal (CoA) deplored the time taken to resolve this case but agreed...

Not married? You must prove that you were not at your marriage ceremony

The High Court faced a complex case in which one party alleged that the couple...