A UK court can decide that an Act of Parliament conflicts with a fundamental right without cancelling the Act. That apparent contradiction is central to a declaration of incompatibility under the Human Rights Act 1998. The declaration identifies a clash between legislation and a right protected by the European Convention on Human Rights, while leaving … Read more
Article 11 Freedom of Assembly and Association in the UK
KeithStjohn
Peaceful protest is not a favour granted by the government. The principle that allows people to demonstrate in a town square also helps them organise a campaign group or join a trade union. Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) protects these activities through the rights to peaceful assembly and association. For … Read more
Harassment and Victimisation Under the Equality Act
KeithStjohn
Harassment and victimisation under the Equality Act 2010 are often discussed alongside direct and indirect discrimination, but they address different harms. Harassment concerns unwanted behaviour that undermines dignity or creates a hostile environment. Victimisation concerns being penalised for asserting equality rights or helping someone else do so. The distinction matters because a person can experience … Read more
Visa Overstayer Rights in the UK: Status, Risks and Options
If your UK immigration permission has expired, the key question is not simply how long you can stay, but what legal status you have today. Once limited permission ends, a person who remains in the UK normally becomes an overstayer unless another legal provision, such as section 3C leave, keeps their permission alive. The consequences … Read more
Long Residence Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK
Long residence indefinite leave to remain is a settlement route for people whose UK immigration history may span several different visas rather than one single route. If you have built up 10 years of lawful, continuous residence in the UK and meet the other settlement requirements, you may be able to apply for indefinite leave … Read more
UK Sponsor Licence Application: Requirements and Process
A UK sponsor licence application is the employer-side gateway to most sponsored work routes. The licence does not give a worker immigration permission by itself, and sponsorship does not guarantee a visa. Instead, it allows an approved organisation to use the sponsorship system, assign Certificates of Sponsorship where permitted, and take on continuing compliance duties … Read more