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Sponsor shake-up: New rules impact UK worker visas

On April 9, 2025, the Home Office updated its Worker and Temporary Worker Sponsor Guidance...

Can a person who holds parental consent give consent for placement that results in a deprivation of liberty?

The High Court heard a peculiar case in which four different persons, who had parental...

It is simply bad luck if the Immigration Rules change just before you make your application

The Court of Appeal (CoA) rejected the argument that the Secretary of State had a...

Can I speak publicly about my experiences in the family court?

The High Court ruled on an application for permission to publish information regarding her experiences...

Unlawful detention at the airport can grant you damages

The Court of Appeal (CoA) had to decide whether a person was unlawfully detained at...

To consent or comply – the fraught issue of forced marriage protection orders

The High Court was faced with a case relating to the potential extension of forced...

Article 8 outweighed a denial of clearance based on a former conviction

The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case relating to a denial of entry based...

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...