Kings Cross Barristers

25/02/2019

Just two days to go until our FREE seminar on immigration law and human rights after Brexit on Wednesday 27th February 2019 at 17.30 at SOAS, London.

We are delighted to announce that the panel of speakers will be joined by Simon Cox, migration lawyer for the Open Society Justice Initiative. Simon has a wealth of expertise in immigration, asylum, social welfare, European Union, human rights and discrimination law. He will be joining two of our immigration barristers, Ousman Noor and Shereen Akhtar as they discuss current issues in immigration law and human rights in order to contemplate the possible outcomes of the Immigration White Paper and the UK’s relationship with the EU and beyond.

There are still places left, but capacity is limited so don’t forget to sign up by following the link below:

As the UK Parliament grapples with the negotiated terms of the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal, the country is preparing for several scenarios with bifurcated outcomes. Come to our discussion of the current issues in Immigration Law and Human Rights in order to contemplate the outcomes that could res...

06/09/2018

The UK has now introduced Appendix EU to the Immigration Rules for EU citizens in the UK. The rules set out how EU citizens must apply for leave to remain in the UK after Brexit. The rules are important reading for any EU Citizen hoping to remain in the UK. Read our blog here to find out more.

For the first time in decades, the government has inserted provisions for EU nationals to apply for leave to remain in the UK under domestic immigration law. Appendix EU was...

31/08/2018

It has been exactly 1 year since Kings Cross Barristers was established! We have had a remarkable and successful 1st year with lots of victories in courts and tribunals around the UK. We have taken pride in our commitment to representing the most vulnerable in society and improving access to justice for all. Please help us grow our online presence by liking our page!

31/08/2018

Read our blog on the Court of Appeal's important judgment in the case of MI (Palestine) v SSHD [2018] EWCA Civ 1782 that clarifies and confirms the test for claims made for asylum or humanitarian protection on the basis of Article 3.

The Court of Appeal last week gave an important judgment in the case of MI (Palestine) v SSHD [2018] EWCA Civ 1782 that clarifies and confirms the test for claims made for...

31/08/2018

Read our blog on the Home Office's failing in evaluating LGBTQI asylum claims written by Kings Cross Barrister Shereen H Akhtar

The UK Le***an and Gay Immigration Group (UKLGIG) is an independent organisation established in 2003 that ensures “dignity and equality in the asylum process for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers”. In a...