What is a ‘relationship akin to marriage’? – Richmond Chambers

‘Under the Immigration Rules, a person who is British or Settled in the UK can bring their unmarried partner to the UK. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘partner visa’ or ‘de facto visa’. This is an option that more couples are currently considering, partly due to the ongoing restrictions around the world on wedding ceremonies due to covid-19.’

Full Story

Richmond Chambers, 1st May 2020

Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk

Implications of Coronavirus for UK Spouse Visas – Richmond Chambers

‘The Coronavirus and Covid-19 disease are causing a devastating effect across the world. The situation can be especially stressful for individuals who are separated from family members or for those who are worried that their partner may be separated from them if an application to remain in the UK is refused. In this post we will look at some of the key issues that individuals applying to remain with spouses and partners might need to consider in the coming months.’

Full Story

Richmond Chamber, 7th April 2020

Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk

York House (Chelsea) Ltd v Edward Thompson (1) and Domitila Thompson (2) [2019] EWHC 2203 (Ch) – Tanfield Chambers

Posted March 17th, 2020 in gifts, landlord & tenant, leases, married persons, news by sally

‘A husband and wife who are the joint freeholders of a block of flats, granted a number of leases of various parts of that block to one or other of themselves. These were found to be disposals which were exempt from the provisions of part 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (‘the 1987 Act’), either because these were gifts to family under s.4(2)(e) or disposals within a family under s.4(2)(h).’

Full Story

Tanfield Chambers, 25th February 2020

Source: www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk

The Court of Appeal provides guidance on unexplained wealth orders in NCA v Hajiyeva – 5 SAH

‘Sarah Wood provides her Corporate Crime analysis for Lexis Nexis PSL in relation to recent case of NCA v Hajiyeva: Mrs Hajiyeva’s case attracted a great deal of publicity when the unexplained wealth order (UWO) was imposed upon her in February 2018. Known for her lavish spending in Harrods, her case caught the interest of the press—not least as it was the first UWO to have been obtained.’

Full Story

5 SAH, 25th February 2020

Source: www.5sah.co.uk

Wife’s guarantee to bank unenforceable due to husband’s undue influence (Syndicate Bank v Dansingani) – 4 New Square

‘Banking & Finance analysis: Ben Archer, barrister, at 4 New Square, examines a High Court decision that a guarantee given by the first defendant company director to secure the company’s liabilities to the claimant bank was enforceable but a similar guarantee given by the second defendant company director, who was the first defendant’s wife, was not enforceable as her execution of it had resulted from his undue influence.’

Full Story

4 New Square, 7th February 2020

Source: www.4newsquare.com

Jailed banker’s wife at centre of first McMafia order loses appeal to have case dismissed – The Independent

Posted February 7th, 2020 in appeals, banking, fraud, married persons, news, proceeds of crime by tracey

‘The wife of a jailed “fat cat banker” who splurged millions at Harrods has lost her appeal over the UK’s first so-called McMafia wealth order.’

Full Story

The Independent, 6th February 2020

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Woman who spent £16m in Harrods says court order is ‘intrusive’ – The Guardian

‘A woman who spent £16m at Harrods has launched a legal challenge to try to overturn the UK’s first unexplained wealth order (UWO) that would force her to reveal the source of her fortune.’

Full Story

The Guardian, 12th December 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Islamist fighter’s wife Amaani Noor guilty of £34 terror donation – BBC News

Posted December 13th, 2019 in families, internet, Islam, marriage, married persons, news, terrorism by sally

‘A woman who married an Islamist fighter online has been convicted of funding terrorism.‎’

Full Story

BBC News, 12th December 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

What are ‘insurmountable obstacles’ to family life? – Richmond Chambers

Posted December 4th, 2019 in families, human rights, immigration, married persons, news by sally

‘What happens when an applicant for leave to remain in the UK as the partner of a British or settled person does not meet all of the requirements of the immigration rules? They may still be able to acquire leave to remain on the basis of their right to private and family life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. This will be possible if they are able to show that they would face ‘insurmountable obstacles to family life continuing outside the UK with that partner’ as outlined in EX.1.(b) of the Immigration Rules.’

Full Story

Richmond Chambers, 29th November 2019

Source: immigrationbarrister.co.uk

“The BANGER extension” – Church Court Chambers

Posted December 4th, 2019 in citizenship, EC law, immigration, married persons, news, treaties by sally

‘Islam Khan explores what the “BANGER” extension establishes and how it affects the current “Surinder Singh” principle.’

Full Story

Church Court Chambers, 2nd December 2019

Source: churchcourtchambers.co.uk

British women ‘being forced into polygamous relationships’ because law lets them down, campaigners say – The Independent

Posted November 25th, 2019 in islamic law, marriage, married persons, news, women by sally

‘British women are increasingly being pressured into polygamous relationships or left without child support when relationships break up because UK law does not offer adequate protection to spouses in religious marriages, campaigners have warned.’

Full Story

The Independent, 25th November 2019

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Sarah Wellgreen death: Taxi driver Ben Lacomba jailed for life for murdering mother of five – The Independent

Posted November 11th, 2019 in domestic violence, married persons, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered his ex-partner in a “wicked” pre-planned operation has been sentenced to life in prison.’

Full Story

The Independent, 9th November 2019

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Estranged wife and her lover guilty of murdering millionaire farmer found in river – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 5th, 2019 in families, married persons, murder, news by sally

‘An estranged wife and her lover have been found guilty of murdering a millionaire farmer whose body was found in a river eight months after being reported missing.’

Full Story

Daily Telegraph, 4th November 2019

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Anurag Deb: Identity: Northern Ireland’s Gordian Knot – UK Constitutional Law Association

‘ On 14 October 2019, the Upper Tribunal (UT) handed down judgment in SSHD v De Souza, immediately dividing commentators both in and outside Northern Ireland. Briefly, the UT had heard the Home Secretary’s appeal against the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) decision which had declared that the American claimant (respondent in the UT) was entitled to apply to reside in Northern Ireland under the EU Citizen’s Directive because his wife was permitted to self-identify as an Irish national in accordance with the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA). British nationality, the FTT declared, could not be “imposed” on her at birth, flying in the face of the British Nationality Act 1981 (BNA), section 1 of which, it was argued, does precisely that. The UT allowed the appeal and overturned the FTT judgment, revealing a tension which goes far beyond immigration law.’

Full Story

UK Constitutional Law Association, 17th October 2019

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Emma De Souza: Home Office appeal of case is upheld – BBC News

‘People born in Northern Ireland remain British citizens according to the law, even if they identify as Irish, tribunal judges have determined.’

Full Story

BBC News, 14th October 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Toxteth woman died after being left in filth – BBC News

Posted October 11th, 2019 in homicide, married persons, negligence, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A 67-year-old man who left his wife covered in filth, flies and maggots has been jailed for eight years.’

Full Story

BBC News, 10th October 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Banker’s wife who spent £16m in Harrods escapes extradition to Azerbaijan on embezzlement charges – Daily Telegraph

‘A banker’s wife who spent £16million during a series of shopping sprees in Harrods has escaped extradition back to Azerbaijan on fraud charges.’

Full Story

Daily Telegraph, 26th September 2019

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Pensioner cleared of ‘mercy killing’ murder of terminally-ill husband – The Independent

Posted September 19th, 2019 in assisted suicide, elderly, married persons, murder, news, suicide by tracey

‘A pensioner has been cleared of the “mercy killing” murder of her terminally ill husband, who died after they both took an overdose last year.’

Full Story

The Independent, 18th September 2019

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Capacity and sexual relations – trying to make it personal – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 25th, 2019 in consent, Court of Protection, married persons, news by tracey

‘Alex Ruck Keene analyses the latest Court of Protection ruling on capacity and sexual relations.’

Full Story

Local Government Lawyer, 19th July 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Woman wins right to late partner’s military pension in landmark ruling – BBC News

‘A woman has won the right to her late partner’s military pension in a landmark ruling for unmarried couples.’

Full Story

BBC News, 17th July 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk