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Understanding the Hamid Hearings

Understanding the Hamid Hearings The High Court established in R (Hamid) v Secretary of State for the Home Department that it holds the authority to monitor how lawyers conduct themselves...

Family Law Services

Family Law Services At Descartes Solicitors, we appreciate that family matters often hold the greatest significance in our lives, while also presenting unique complexities. Our dedicated family department is committed...

Labour Plans Stricter Rules for Indefinite Leave to Remain

Labour Plans Stricter Rules for Indefinite Leave to Remain Labour has announced plans to tighten the requirements for obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. The Secretary of...

Closure of Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection)

Closure of Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection) The recent closure of the UK’s refugee family reunion route, Appendix Family Reunion (Sponsors with Protection), marks a significant shift in immigration...

Refusal of Indefinite Leave to Remain: False Passport Conviction

What is ILR, and why is it important? Indefinite Leave to Remain, or ILR, is an immigration status. It’s often called “settled status” and acts as your gateway to making...

Labour Halts Refugee Family Reunion Visas Amid Asylum System Overhaul

In a significant shift in UK asylum policy, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, announced today that all new applications under the dedicated refugee family reunion route will be temporarily suspended. This...

Changes to the Immigration Rules, Part 2 By: Tiffany Carpenter Just one week after the last changes to the Immigration Rules, which we discussed here, the government published yet more...

Changes to the Immigration Rules

Changes to the Immigration Rules By : Tiffany Carpenter On 24 June 2025, the government announced changes to the Immigration Rules. The full statement can be found here, and a...

Key Resources to Find a Legal Aid Immigration Lawyer

If you are seeking a legal aid immigration lawyer in the UK, the following resources can help you find regulated professionals or organisations that may be able to assist you:...

Guide to Useful UK and European Legal Decisions

Guide to Useful UK and European Legal Decisions. UK Supreme Court Latest Judgments The Court of Appeal  Recent Decisions Case Tracker High Court  Recent Decisions Upper Tribunal Tribunal Upper Tribunal...