Over the last few months I have tried to be more regular with my YouTube videos. If you haven’t watched them here is a hyperlinked list of the recent ones which may well be of interest. The longer seminar videos are great for claiming CPD and there is also the yoga video to help with your physical and mental wellbeing. Do watch and share.
Immigration Law Conversations: COVID-19 and Family Life Applications
In this informal unscripted conversation I chat to expert Immigration Law solicitor Gemma Wylie of Latitude Law. We discuss the issues arising for Appendix FM Family Life applications as a result of COVID-19. This discussion is not meant as legal advice for individual cases and is for information purposes only. I hope you find our conversation informative and helpful.
Immigration Law Update Seminar 4pm 7.5.20: COVID-19 Changes and Latest Case Law (Repeat Session)
This online seminar was hosted by The Bushra Ali Group with Adam Pipe & Emma Rutherford from No8 Chambers. Emma looked at developments in policy and procedure as a result of COVID-19 and Adam gave a Immigration, Asylum and Human Rights update. This seminar was recorded on 7.5.20 (4pm session) and practitioners should always check for subsequent developments and changes. This is a repeat session of the previous 12pm session which I posted here.
20 Minute Yoga Sequence for Lawyers, Professionals and Desk Workers - Suitable For All
Thanks to my yoga teacher Katy for recording this wonderful session which is especially helpful at this time of lockdown and social distancing.
Katy Insley is a full-time yoga teacher who teaches for a number of well known yoga studios In the Birmingham area, as well as for business and organisations including Legal & General, Hays, The AA, Arden University and Birmingham City Council.
This short 20 minute sequence is ideal for those who spend a large part of the day sat down, as it will help to open up the hips, lengthen the hamstrings, and stretch out all the muscles which typically become tight and tense through periods of prolonged sitting.
This sequence is suitable for all abilities, however like with all forms of exercise if you have an injury, disability or medical condition which can be affected by exercise, please consult a medical professional before giving this a go, if you’re new to yoga.
For more information about online corporate or online one-to-one yoga classes with Katy, please email katy@yogabrum.com. She can also be found on Instagram as @yogabrum and on LinkedIn as Katy Insley.
Immigration Law Update Seminar 7.5.20: COVID-19 Changes and Latest Case Law
This online seminar was hosted by The Bushra Ali Group with Adam Pipe & Emma Rutherford from No8 Chambers. Emma looked at developments in policy and procedure as a result of COVID-19 and Adam gave a Immigration, Asylum and Human Rights update. This seminar was recorded on 7.5.20 (there were two identical sessions that day and I have uploaded the 12pm one) and practitioners should always check for subsequent developments and changes.
Article 8 and children latest: 117B(6) and the reasonableness question
In this Immigration Law Update video I look at the case of Runa v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 514 (08 April 2020) which clarifies the law in respect of 7 year/British children and §117B(6) NIAA 2002.
UT (IAC) ARRANGEMENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
In this video I look at the UT (IAC) arrangements set out in the PRESIDENTIAL GUIDANCE NOTE No 1 2020: ARRANGEMENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
This video was recorded on 31.3.20 and practitioners should check for further updates given the fluid situation.
Immigration Tribunal Hearings During COVID-19
In this short video, recorded on 22.3.20, I summarise the guidance issued so far as to how Tribunal hearings will be dealt with during COVID-19. Do check for the latest updates from the Tribunal and Senior Judiciary.
Immigration Health Surcharge to Increase from October 2020
In this immigration law update video I look at the announcement that the IHS will increase from October 2020 and will include EEA temporary migrants from January 2021.
Article 8, adults and foster carers plus credibility and errors of law
In this immigration law update video I look at the important case of Uddin v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 338 (12 March 2020) which gives guidance on Article 8, adults and foster carers but also has some helpful comments on credibility and errors of law.
Immigration Law Update: 276B, Ahmed and the Long Residence Guidance
In this brief video I look at the problems caused by gaps in lawful residence following the case of Ahmed, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 1070 (21 June 2019) and the SSHD’s Long Residence Guidance which maintains a discretion to grant leave notwithstanding gaps in lawful residence.
Immigration/Deportation Law Update: Unduly Harsh, Very Compelling and The Public Interest
In this video I look at some of the latest Court of Appeal Article 8 deportation decisions and the key issues in this difficult area
Immigration Law Update: Article 8 Principles GM (Sri Lanka)
In this short video I look at the case of GM (Sri Lanka) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Rev 1) [2019] EWCA Civ 1630 (04 October 2019) GM is a helpful summary of the principles to be applied in Article 8 cases including the proportionality test, insurmountable obstacles and the welfare of children.
Immigration/EU Law Update: Zambrano, Compulsion and The Supreme Court
In this short video I look at the latest Zambrano developments with the Supreme Court decision in Patel v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKSC 59 (16 December 2019).
Immigration Law Update: New Country Guidance Iran Christian Converts
In this short video I look at the latest Country Guidance decision on Christian Converts from Iran: PS (Christianity - risk) Iran CG [2020] UKUT 46 (IAC) (20 February 2020).