This report from February 2017 examines the impact of the ‘right to rent’ scheme a year on from its nationwide roll-out in England. The scheme requires landlords and agents to check the immigration status of all prospective tenants and refuse tenancy to anyone without valid leave. If they fail to fully comply with the scheme they…
This report from 2015 examines the impact of provisions in the 2014 Immigration Act to force private landlords to act as border guards, refusing to rent to anybody found without valid leave to remain. The research found that over a quarter of landlords surveyed would be reluctant to rent to somebody with a “foreign-sounding” accent. …
This year, whether at a political hustings, social event or garden fete, it will be seemly to debate immigration with good manners and grace. Brexit, future immigration policy, and integration could all be stumbling blocks for uncoached politicians and journalists. If this seems daunting, never fear! Here are five crucial points of etiquette, to assist…
After obtaining his PhD at Manchester University and pursuing a career in academic research on asylum-related topics, Edward switched to legal practice in 2003, joining the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit. From 2006 to 2011 he worked at the Immigration Advisory Service in the north west of England, with joint responsibility for Upper Tribunal (IAC)…
Justine (a barrister at Lamb Building) specialises in Immigration, Human Rights and public law. Her wide-ranging practice covers applications, appeals, and written advice in the following areas: Trafficking Asylum Deportation Domestic human rights International human rights Entry Clearance (family, student, visitor, working holidaymakers etc) Judicial Review Business immigration Justine is also a senior lecturer at…
Rimmy has been providing immigration advice since 1996 and has extensive knowledge of the Points-Based System. Rimmy has worked for Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 law firms, as well as in the immigration departments of “Big Four” accounting firms. She has advised and trained global mobility departments of major multinationals and universities in HR compliance,…