Every human being has rights. It does not matter who you are. It does not matter where you come from. It does not matter if you have made mistakes in the past. You have a right to safety. You have a right to family. You have a right to a private life. In the United Kingdom, these rights are protected by law. However, the Home Office does not always
The Post-Brexit Reality: An Educational Guide to the EUSS Family Permit
If you are searching for the term "eea family permit", you are looking for a legal route that, technically, no longer exists. On June 30, 2021, the old EEA Family Permit—based on EU free movement laws—was abolished. It has been replaced by a new, stricter system called the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Family Permit. However, the
Your Testimony Matters: Answering Your Questions on Giving Evidence in a Speeding Trial
Your Question: "I am pleading not guilty to a speeding charge and my case is going to a court trial. The thought of having to stand up in a witness box and give evidence is absolutely terrifying. What should I expect, and how will my speeding offence lawyers prepare me to give the best possible testimony?" This is one of the most common and c
Your Testimony Matters: Answering Your Questions on Giving Evidence in a Speeding Trial
Your Question: "I am pleading not guilty to a speeding charge and my case is going to a court trial. The thought of having to stand up in a witness box and give evidence is absolutely terrifying. What should I expect, and how will my speeding offence lawyers prepare me to give the best possible testimony?" This is one of the most common and c
The Legal "Ghost": A Field Guide to Discretionary Leave to Remain
In the vast, logical, and obsessively-codified machine of UK immigration law, there is a "rule" for everything. You are a "Spouse" (Appendix FM). You are a "Skilled Worker" (Appendix Skilled Worker). You are a "Student" (Appendix Student). Your life, your skills, and your relationships must be forced into one of these neat, pre-defined boxe