Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 262 – 13 February 2012
Monday 13 Feb 2012
News Immigration minister Damian Green has issued a written ministerial statement proposing an increase in visa fees. To read further, click here. Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1733…
Issue 132 – 30th March 2009
Monday 30 Mar 2009
News The UKBA has brought into force the Tier 4 (General) student programme for student applying on or after 31 March 2009. The new immigration rules can be found at…
Tribunal dismisses claims against trans doctor and upholds Fife Health Board harassment claim
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025
…as a trans person in the workplace is not unlawful. At the same time, the judgment highlights failings by NHS Fife in managing facilities and processes.” Press coverage: BBC News…
Vietnam: risks of re-trafficking on return
Wednesday 20 May 2020
…real risk of re trafficking because they– as in many of these cases, they have got a debt to pay. So I think if you look at the news reports…
Keir Monteith’s submissions in appeal against sentence for 2 counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs successful
Thursday 17 Jan 2019
…4 years 6 months. This case was initially reported in the Brighton and Hove News and Sussex Police. Keir Monteith is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Crime team….
Immigration Law Bulletin – Issue 321 – 23 April 2013
Tuesday 23 Apr 2013
Immigration News A new UKBA policy on trafficking emerged following successful judicial review proceedings, finding that where the UK Competent Authority has conclusively identified the applicant as a victim of…
Housing Law Bulletin – Issue 187 – 20 September 2010
Monday 20 Sep 2010
The Latest Housing Law News Housing and Human Rights: this week (on Tuesday 21 September 2010) the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg will deliver its long awaited judgment…
Issue 128 – 23rd March 2009
Tuesday 24 Mar 2009
The Latest Housing Law News Tolerated Trespassers: with only two weeks to go until the anticipated commencement of the new arrangements for tolerated trespassers (expected on 6 April 2009), the…
Keir Monteith KC appointed Honorary Professor of Law at University of Manchester
Monday 8 Sep 2025
…for Financial Silk of the Year at Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024. He was also recognised as Lawyer of the Week in The Times newspaper in 2025. Keir is a…
Icah Peart KC secures acquittal in Old Bailey murder trial
Thursday 30 May 2024
…bound with cable ties in a bedroom at the property, following alleged involvement in a sham marriages scheme. The case was widely reported in the press: Sky News, The Independent…
