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Archive for June, 2015
High Court considers first "out of time" appeal under the new rules Since 15 April 2015 there has been a requirement to apply for 'leave to appeal' in extradition cases. Previously there had been an automatic right to appeal. The time limits to appeal under the Extradition Act 2003 have always been strictly interpreted. It has been argued that had the potential to cause injustice in certain cases. As a result a further amendment was made to the Extradition Act 2003 to allow the High Court... Read more »
Posted: 29 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Extradition | Comments (0)
Administrative Court mishandle case causing unlawful detention and removal from the UK PRINCE VIJAYKUMAR BHATT & DHARINI VIJAYKUMAR BHATT V SECRETARTY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT The Claimants, a brother and sister who are nationals of India initially entered the UK lawfully on student visas, then on completion of their studies they applied for leave to remain under the post study category which were granted in 2008. The Claimants then submitted applications for further leave... Read more »
Posted: 26 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Australian Bill Will Allow Citizenship to be Stripped from Dual-National Terrorists On Wednesday, the Australian government presented the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill to parliamentarians in Canberra. The bill would give the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Peter Dutton, power to strip Australian citizenship from dual nationals associated with terrorist groups. The proposed legislation is to be examined by a parliamentary committee before... Read more »
Posted: 26 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
NEW Registered Traveller Service: How to speed up your UK entry at border control Frequent visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the USA are now able to pass UK border control faster and more conveniently than ever before by using the 'Registered Traveller' service. Benefits - Members of Registered Traveller, a new service launched by UK Border Force, benefit from: - Using ePassport gates at airports across the country - Using faster UK / EU border queues... Read more »
Posted: 25 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
This June marks three years since WikiLeak's founder Julian Assange controversially entered Ecuador's embassy seeking diplomatic asylum. Assange, it will be recalled, is the subject of a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Swedish authorities in connection with a number of alleged sexual offences. The extradition case was intensely contested and ultimately made its route all the way to the UK's highest court. The Supreme Court rejected his final appeal in May 2012 and confirmed his extradition... Read more »
Posted: 25 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Extradition | Comments (0)
Is INTERPOL a reliable source? On 24 June 2015 the High Court gave its judgment in the case of Leke Prendi aka Aleks Kola v Albania [2015] EWHC 1809 (Admin). The appeal focused on the extent to which the judge at first instance was entitled to rely upon information contained in an INTERPOL Red Notice when deciding whether the defendant before him was in fact the person who was sought by the Albanian authorities. The case provides important guidance as to the admissibility of evidence in... Read more »
Posted: 25 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Extradition | Comments (0)
Italy threatens to give EU Migrants Schengen Visas As already discussed elsewhere on our site , with tens of thousands of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, the EU is struggling to reach agreement on proposals for each Member State to accept a quota of asylum seekers. The delay in finding a solution is frustrating Italy, the main recipient of Mediterranean migrants, whose Prime Minister has announced that, unless an equitable deal is struck, it will start issuing the migrants with temporary... Read more »
Posted: 25 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
'Intolerable Humanitarian Scandal' In recent years, thousands of migrants have made the often-perilous journey across Northern Africa and the Mediterranean in order to enter Europe, many wishing to reach the UK with the intention to enter unlawfully. Calais is currently home to thousands of migrants who are living in makeshift camps, hoping at some point to cross the English Channel into the UK. Migrant pressure in Europe has greatly intensified in recent months, as was made clear by the... Read more »
Posted: 25 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
The cost of new immigration rules to the NHS The Royal College of Nursing has warned the government that new immigration rules, which will lead to lower-earning non-EU workers being deported, will exacerbate the shortage of nurses in the UK and cost the NHS tens of millions in recruitment. Under the new rules, due to come into effect in April 2016, non-EU workers who are earning less than £35,000 after six years in the UK will be deported. Research released by the RCN suggests that... Read more »
Posted: 23 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
On Friday, 19 June 2015 we were fortunate to have attended the Hurun Report Global Rich List Summit held in the BAFTA building in Piccadilly, London. Mr Rupert Hoogewerf opened the event and spoke about the background of Hurun Report as well as the current dynamics in business relations between China and the UK in his opening address. This topic was particularly relevant as the theme of the summit was engaging with the Chinese private sector. He is an eloquent and engaging speaker and was... Read more »
Posted: 23 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Gherson to attend Hu Run event on 19th of June Today is the Hurun Report Global Rich List Summit, a prestigious event that Gherson will be attending at the BAFTA building in Piccadilly. One of the highlights of the event will be the opening address by Mr Rupert Hoogewerf, known as Hu Run in China and best known for the creation of the China Rich List. Among the business elite attending the summit are: 'Solar King', Li Hejun of Hanergy, 'Commodities King', James Wang Wenying of Amer... Read more »
Posted: 19 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
The Hurun China Rich List Since 1999 the Hurun China Rich List has been ranking the richest, most powerful and most respected entrepreneurs, and it includes some the most responsible, influential and innovative people in business in China today. Their contribution to private economic development in China is highly valued, and they are regarded as the vanguard of Chinese entrepreneurship, being both observers and influencers of economic trends. Gherson will be attending the Hurun Report... Read more »
Posted: 16 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
High Court quashes Home Office refusal of nationality application because of minor criminal offence committed when applicant was 17 In a judgment containing much criticism of Home Office nationality policy towards 16 or 17 year olds who commit minor criminal offences, R (on the application of SA) v SSHD [2015] EWHC 1611 (Admin), Karon Monaghan QC, sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court, has quashed a refusal by the Secretary of State for the Home Department to register a South African... Read more »
Posted: 16 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Administrative Court finds asylum fast-track procedure unlawful In an important decision, Detention Action v First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and Others [2015] EWHC 1689 (Admin) http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2015/1689.html , Nicol J has declared the Fast Track Procedure Rules to be unlawful, in that they exceed the power to make procedural rules conferred by Parliament under section 22 of the Tribunal Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (the 2007 Act). When... Read more »
Posted: 15 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Gherson to attend Hu Run event on 19th of June Gherson is delighted to be attending the prestigious Hurun Global China Rich List Summit on the 19th of June in London. Mr Rupert Hoogewerf, known as Hu Run in China and best known for the creation of the China Rich List, will present the welcome address. The summit will continue with three panel discussions: 'How Chinese Entrepreneurs Can Help Britain', 'Building your Brand with Britain' and finally, 'Overseas Investment'. The event will... Read more »
Posted: 12 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Proposed changes to the Tier 2 (Skilled Work) route to be examined by Migration Advisory Committee The Prime Minister confirmed in Parliament yesterday https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-migration-advisory-committee?utm_content=bufferfe6b0&utm_medium=social&utm_ source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer that the Home Secretary has written to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), asking it to advise on reducing migration from outside the EU. He said: "This government... Read more »
Posted: 11 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
£6.4bn in income tax paid by non-doms in 2012-13 A response to a Freedom of Information request made by Gherson shows that "non-doms" paid £6.4bn in income tax in 2012-13, the latest year for which figures are available. HMRC also seem to have reduced the figure that they previously said was paid by non-doms in 2011-12 from £6.8bn (see Pinsent Masons press release of 28 April 2014 http://www.pinsentmasons.com/en/media/press-releases/2014/income-tax-paid-by-non-doms-hits-record-high-of-68billion1/... Read more »
Posted: 10 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route may yet again be revised Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route has evolved substantially since it was first introduced in 2008. The route is for individuals who wish to invest in the UK, by establishing or taking over, and being actively involved in the running of, a business or businesses in the UK. The applicants who apply under the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category must demonstrate that they have access to £200,000, which they will invest in a business or businesses... Read more »
Posted: 09 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Two UK airports to start offering pre-clearance facilities to the United-States Heathrow and Manchester airports have been shortlisted to become the only two UK airports to offer entry clearance to passengers travelling to the US before they even leave the UK. The plans were announced as part of a major expansion by the US of its pre-clearance operations. Under the new system, passengers boarding direct flight to the US will now be able to undergo immigration, customs and agriculture... Read more »
Posted: 09 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Entering the UK as the holder of an Article 10 Residence Card Following the ruling in case C-202/13 McCarthy, the Immigration (European Economic Area) (Amendment) Regulation 2015 SI No 694 came into force. The effect of these amendments is that non-EEA family members of EEA nationals who hold a valid genuine residence card, issued to them as the family member of an EEA national who is exercising free movement rights in another EEA State (i.e. not in EEA relative's Member state of nationality)... Read more »
Posted: 09 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
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