Balancing act: how it went, in words and pictures
For those who missed it, here’s a run-down of our event on Tuesday evening (Balancing act: a 36 Immigration Forum on […]
Theresa May argues that her own legislation is absurd. And fails.
Well this is embarrassing. … the Secretary of State’s own department drafted the legislation which she is now saying is anomalous […]
Home Office delay of 9 years ‘critical’ in deportation appeal
When a “foreign criminal” wins an appeal against a deportation order made by the Secretary of State, it’s routine for the […]
Fresh articles on SEN and immigration law
I’ve just uploaded some new papers and articles to my Publications page. For those of you interested in SEN law, there […]
End of the line for Article 8 defences in private possession proceedings?
The Supreme Court has just given judgment in the long anticipated case of McDonald (by her litigation friend Duncan J McDonald) v […]
What SEN lawyers can learn from the #bakersmall twitter scandal
I have a confession: I am a Special Educational Needs (‘SEN’) lawyer and I work mainly for local authorities. On occasion […]
5 tips to nail that pupillage* interview
It’s that time of year again and a few friends have asked me for advice on how to nail, ace […]
Iraq: country information and guidance
New guidance is available on the humanitarian situation in Iraq. Downloadable here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/iraq-country-information-and-guidance
Why bother blogging? A lawyer’s perspective
My colleagues say they’re surprised I have time to blog. I’m surprised that they don’t.