More LGBT+ success for Farani Taylor
We pride ourselves on being a firm for the many, we boast a fantastic LGBT+ client base. One of our recent successes has been highlighted in the press and is likely to form precedent for future cases. What was the situation? Prior to living the UK, our client was living as a closeted homosexual man…
What is statelessness?
Rakesh Prajapati discusses some of the legal aspects of statelessness. What is stateless? The 1954 Convention defines a stateless person as someone who ‘is not considered as a national by any state under the operation of its law’. Someone without a passport does not simply mean they are stateless. A person is stateless when they…
Christmas and New Year Opening Times
We wish our clients all a fantastic Christmas and New Year. Our offices will be closed on the following days: 25th December 2019 Christmas Day 26th December 2019 Boxing Day 1st January 2020 New Year’s Day Other days during the period are open as usual but with reduced staffing. Our offices return to usual business…
At risk of a driving ban?
Christmas period is a time for family and fun. However, Home Office statistics show that 20% of all breathalyser tests are conducted in December. Further, 8% of those tested fail. A fifth of drivers are caught in the morning after drinking the previous evening. Drink Driving Limits Anyone could be required to take a breath…
Overstaying explained…
Rakesh Prajapati offers some insight into overstaying. An over-stayer is a person who has stayed in the UK beyond the expiry of their leave. Overstaying is a criminal offence under section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971. A person found guilty may be punished with a fine or imprisonment for up to six months. There…
Meet with the Governor of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan
Amer Rahman has recently had a private audience at the Governor House in Lahore with the Governor of the Punjab, Ghulam Sarwar, and the Regional Chair and Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan, Abdul Mukhtar. This meeting discussed how Farani Taylor Solicitors could become a bridge between Pakistani businesses and the UK market. Is…
New Fast Track Visa Announced
Boris Johnson announced a new “Global Talent Visa”. This is to encourage scientists, researchers and mathematicians to come work in the UK. This new category replaces the old Tier 1 – Exceptional Talent Route. Further, the route is uncapped, sending the message that the UK wants the most talented minds in post-Brexit Britain. Another new…
Children’s needs first
Putting children’s needs at the heart of any separation or divorce is tantamount. Our aim is treat cases involving children sensitively and quickly so that a suitable resolution is found. The reforms in Scotland proposed by Scottish ministers may fundamentally change the legality of court orders. They are looking to ensure that women who defy…
Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants
Rakesh Prajapati discusses Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants. This article was recently published. The following has been published in various media: What is Amnesty? Amnesty is an offer to the undocumented migrants to regularize their status in the UK. It is a proposal statement, not a law, which is currently seeking parliamentary attention and discussion for…
Child Care Proceedings Explained…
Family Court proceedings can be daunting and extremely stressful. Clear advice advice from industry experts can help alleviate this and guide you through the Court process. The cost of getting advice is often the reason why people attempt to represent themselves in these hearings. However, we at Farani Taylor Solicitors hold a Legal Aid franchise…