The appeal regime is a complicated. The right to appeal and grounds of appeal were severely restricted through the Immigration Act 2014. Practitioners need to be familiar with the current system and the complexity of raising new issues in appeals.

In this webinar, we will cover the following:

•    A look at rights of appeal and grounds of appeal under the Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002
•    The complexities of raising new matters in appeals and s120 statements
•    Consideration of the current authorities on appeal rights and new matters
•    A detailed look at UKVI Policy Guidance on Rights of Appeal and how practitioners can best make use of this
•    Practical tips for preparing appeals and arguing new matters
•    Case Activity / Group Discussions

In this webinar, we will look at the harsh test that applies to foreign nationals who are here as overstayers and make applications as partners under Appendix FM EX.1(b) and EX.2 of the Immigration Rules. We will consider recent authorities and how these have clarified the test. There will be a detailed look at policy guidance, practical tips and examples. This webinar will allow more effective applications to be submitted and for better challenges to adverse decisions.

In this webinar, we will cover the following:

• The test of insurmountable obstacles under EX.1(b) and EX.2
• A detailed look at UKVI Policy Guidance and how this can best be used to assist applications under EX.1(b)
• The current authorities, how these have explained this test further, with examples of the circumstances the courts and Tribunals have found unconvincing
• A discussion on useful evidence and arguments to advance in applications and appeals
• Challenges to clearly unfounded certificates, under s.94 of the Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, in EX1(b) decisions by way of judicial review proceedings
• Case Activity / Group Discussions

In this webinar, we will look at the harsh test that applies to foreign nationals who are here as overstayers and make applications as partners under Appendix FM EX.1(b) and EX.2 of the Immigration Rules. We will consider recent authorities and how these have clarified the test. There will be a detailed look at policy guidance, practical tips and examples. This webinar will allow more effective applications to be submitted and for better challenges to adverse decisions.

In this webinar, we will cover the following:

• The test of insurmountable obstacles under EX.1(b) and EX.2
• A detailed look at UKVI Policy Guidance and how this can best be used to assist applications under EX.1(b)
• The current authorities, how these have explained this test further, with examples of the circumstances the courts and Tribunals have found unconvincing
• A discussion on useful evidence and arguments to advance in applications and appeals
• Challenges to clearly unfounded certificates, under s.94 of the Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, in EX1(b) decisions by way of judicial review proceedings
• Case Activity / Group Discussions

Friday 06 March 2020, 10:00 – 17:00

ILPA will be hosting its inaugural ‘Women in the Hostile Environment Conference’ in celebration of International Women’s Day on 06 March 2020. International Women’s Day (08 March) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This conference aims to cover a broad range of issues and developments facing women in the hostile environment, as well as sharing campaign initiatives, strategic litigation cases and best practice.

The conference will be addressing the following topics:

• Women in the hostile environment
• Access to primary and secondary healthcare and maternity charging
• The Istanbul Convention
• European Law and Article 8 of the ECHR
• Destitution and Section 17 of the Children’s Act 1989
• Detention
• Trafficking and the NRM

This conference is also an opportunity for us to celebrate the contributions of women within the legal and immigration sector in challenging systemic, structural and social inequalities as well as the positive impact they make to the lived experiences of migrant women and their families in the UK and abroad.

Chair: Nicole Masri, Rights of Women

Panellists: 

Lucy Mair, Barrister, Garden Court North Chambers

Neena Acharya, Senior Solicitor, Coram Children’s Legal Centre

Carita Thomas, Solicitor, ATLEU,

Katy Robinson, Partner, Wilsons Solicitors,

Priya Solanki, Barrister, One Pump Court

Louise Hooper, Barrister, Garden Court Chambers

Abi Brunswick, Director, Project 17 and member of the Unity Project Steering Committee

Rosalind Bragg, Director, Maternity Action

This will assist practitioners who wish to have more knowledge of best practice and procedural issues that often arise with vulnerable clients including, for example, the complexities in the appointment of litigation friends.

With reference to authorities and policy guidance, we will examine how a client’s mental health is relevant to credibility and risk on return, as well looking at how we can successfully argue health grounds under Articles 3 and 8 ECHR and Paragraph 276ADE(vi).

FULL DETAILS

Tutor: Priya Solanki, One Pump Court Chambers 

In this webinar, we will have a detailed look at the law on certified asylum and human rights claims. We will consider how practitioners can best use the current authorities and policy guidance to challenge decisions with success. This webinar is suitable for practitioners working in immigration and asylum law. It is suitable for individuals who are seeking more knowledge and experience in challenging certifications by judicial review and it will be a useful refresher and update course for those who are experienced in this field.

In this webinar, we will cover the following:

• Clearly unfounded certifications under s.94 of the Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (‘the 2002 Act’)
• A detailed consideration of case law regarding s.94 of the 2002 Act, with practical tips of how this can be used in individual cases
• Discussion on the UKVI Policy Guidance on s.94 certifications, including how this is useful on Article 8 ECHR claims
• An update on the case law regarding certifications under s.94B
• Delay certifications under s.96 of the 2002 Act, with consideration of the applicable policy guidance and authorities
• A brief look at certifications under EEA law
• Practical tips and examples on challenging adverse decisions by judicial review

FULL DETAILS

Tutor: Priya Solanki, One Pump Court Chambers

The appeal regime is complicated. The right to appeal and grounds of appeal were severely restricted through the Immigration Act 2014. Practitioners need to be familiar with the current system and the complexities of issues such as new matters. This webinar is suitable for practitioners working in immigration and asylum law. It is suitable for individuals who are frequently involved in appeals to the Tribunals and challenges by administrative review.

Tutor: Priya Solanki, One Pump Court Chambers

In this webinar, we will look at how to successfully argue claims based on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). We will discuss the need for expert medical and country evidence and what this should address. We will have a detailed look at various country guidance decisions and useful Policy Guidance documents. There will also be a consideration of the link between asylum and immigration law and FGM protection orders.

In this webinar, we will aim to cover the following:

• An understanding of what FGM is, including the types of FGM, the prevalence of the practice globally, cultural underpinnings and motives, consequences of FGM, issues relevant to risk
• A quick overview of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 and the mandatory reporting duties
• FGM Protection Orders (FGMPO) and the link between these and asylum law
• A look at relevant UKVI Policy Guidance
• Useful country guidance decisions to discuss risk factors, how to address arguments on credibility, state protection and internal relocation
• Dealing with practical issues such as anonymity and vulnerable applicants
• Expert evidence
• Practical tips and examples
• Case Activity / Group Discussions