Legal Aid and Housing
There is a widespread public perception (in some cases shared by advisers and community organisations) that Legal Help and/or Legal Aid is no longer available for anything other than criminal cases. However, we are happy to state that this is a myth and that Legal Help and/or Legal Aid is available in civil cases (subject…
Alphabet soup: How to refer to my LGBTTQI+ Colleague
The “alphabet soup” of sexual orientation and gender identity—LGBTTQI+—continues to grow, representing a broad range of identities. For many, referring to someone who is not straight or cisgender can seem challenging. However, using the correct terminology and showing respect for your colleagues’ identities is crucial to maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. How to Refer […]
Expert Reports on LGBTI+ Rights
Halfway through the LGBT History Month, Farani Taylor Solicitors is delighted to celebrate that Gustavo Bussmann, part of our Immigration Team, is now referred as an expert in LGBTI+ rights by the Experts Directory of EIN. The Electronic Immigration Directory (EIN) is an important source of information on immigration and asylum case law, as well…
The 7 Year Child Immigration Policy Explained
This article details how the 7 year child policy works and the technical reasons behind the policy. Dost Malik is an immigration specialist with a wealth of experience. He has recently looked at the rules around the 7 year child policy. The Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 enacted the UN…
The New Start-Up Visa
Change is a natural part of life, in fact change is the only constants in life, so one should be ready to embrace it  as ‘Without Change There Is No Progress’. To keep up the pace with the world, remain globally competitive and to achieve growth potential in core sectors of the economy, change in…
Immigration Detention is Unlawful and Barbaric
In a democratic and civilised world, there is no concept of detention/imprisonment without any trial or proving the guilt of a person. Even the suspects in the criminal cases cannot be detained indefinitely but unfortunately the immigration detainees do not have the same luxury.  Technically, the ‘Immigration Detention’ is a punishment without any trial or…
Farani Taylor Court of Appeal Win Sets Precedent
James Sherratt and Farhan Farani of Farani Taylor Solicitors successfully represented Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIA) in an appeal to the Court of Appeal in England and Wales, overturning a 2017 High Court ruling. The High Court had previously found that PIA exercised economic duress when terminating a contract with a supplier. The supplier […]
Human Rights of Over-Stayers
Since the integration of European Human Rights into UK law, many overstayers and illegal immigrants have turned to Human Rights claims when applying to the Home Office. With the high threshold for refugee status, Human Rights applications have become a more viable route for those seeking to remain in the UK. Under the Human Rights […]
Inheritance Tax set to Double by 2030
HMRC recorded £5.4 billion in inheritance tax collected in the 2018-2019 tax year. This is a £200 million rise on the previous year. Canada Life have predicted that figure to rocket to £10 billion by 2030. This is due to a few things, firstly because house prices particularly in the South East continue to rise,…
What to look out for with an Islamic Will…
The UK has a diverse population with many religious and cultural communities living together in harmony. It makes it one of the most alluring places to live in the world. The Office for National Statistics report outlined that there were just over 3.3 million Muslims living in the UK as of August 2018. It is…