Author: Taylor Hampton Solicitors
OCT 07 2025
Confidentiality issues arising from “Self-Help” in Matrimonial Proceedings
The use of Hildebrand Rules in Divorce Proceedings It is perhaps inevitable that there has long been a tendency for separating spouses to seek to obtain private and confidential information relating to the other amid the breakdown of their relationship. A spouse, for example, may be suspicious that their partner has not been full and… Continue reading Confidentiality issues arising from “Self-Help” in Matrimonial Proceedings
Read moreOCT 06 2025
Labour Sets Out Major Immigration Reforms:
Labour’s proposed extension of the ILR qualifying period to ten years marks one of the most significant changes to UK immigration policy in recent decades. The move is framed as a response to public concerns over control, fairness, and national identity. By linking settlement to work, language, and community contribution, the government aims to reinforce the principle that indefinite leave to remain must be earned.
Read moreOCT 01 2025
Child Applications under Appendix FM:
A Complete Guide for families on Immigration Rules When families make plans to move to the UK one of the most important issues is how children can join their parents. Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules establishes the main route for family members including children to enter and remain in the UK. This guide from… Continue reading Child Applications under Appendix FM:
Read moreSEP 24 2025
UK Could End Visa Fees: Global Talent Task Force
At present, the Global Talent visa application costs £766, with the same fee applying to partners and children. For families, this can create a considerable financial burden. The proposed changes would represent a significant shift in policy, aimed at encouraging the brightest minds to choose Britain at a time when other countries are tightening immigration rules.
Read moreSEP 23 2025
Taylor Hampton is acting for supermodel Janice Dickinson in her claim against ITV Studios
Janice dickinson sues itv studios. Ms Dickinson is now 70 and she fell while paying a visit to the lavatory during the night. Because of her injuries, she was forced to quit “I’m A Celebrity South Africa some two years ago. She suffered severe facial injuries requiring emergency surgery. There followed sustained laser treatments over three months. According to the article, ITV Studios were paying her medical bills during this time.
Read moreSEP 23 2025
Former Australian Senator Linda Reynolds Wins $315,000 Defamation Case: Key Lessons for Social Media Users
Former Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has secured a significant victory in her defamation case against ex-Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins according to BBC. The Western Australian Supreme Court awarded Reynolds AUD $315,000 in damages plus $26,000 interest over defamatory social media posts.The Case Details The case concerns several social media posts made… Continue reading Former Australian Senator Linda Reynolds Wins $315,000 Defamation Case: Key Lessons for Social Media Users
Read moreSEP 22 2025
Rosalind Fraser participates in world jigsaw championships
The World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation is an association of legal bodies with an interest in jigsaw puzzles. The Federation’s goal is to grow ‘speed-puzzling’ across the globe. as such, the organisation hopes tto encourage puzzle culture because of its benefits for health, education, social cohesion and personal enrichment. Only one organisation from each country can belong to the WJPF.
Read moreSEP 19 2025
Noel Clarke v Guardian News and Media Limited; QB-2022-001397
This case will be seen as a victory for journalism. It will help demonstrate that robust, investigative reporting on sensitive or difficult subject matters, if backed up with evidence, can be protected from libel claims on grounds of truth and public interest. Importantly, the willingness of the 20 female witnesses, who were not only prepared to open up about their experiences to a journalist, but to also engage in the court process, was crucial in helping The Guardian succeed in its truth defence.
Read moreSEP 16 2025
Side Effects of Diethylstilbestrol
A number of children and grandchildren of mothers who were prescribed the drug Diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy, known as ‘DES’, are suffering from serious health issues.
Read moreSEP 16 2025
General Basis for visa refusal:
The Home Office has the power to impose what is known as a mandatory refusal period, sometimes referred to as a re-entry ban. These bans apply to people who have previously breached immigration law or used deception in an application for leave. The ban can last one year, two years, five years, or ten years. In most cases, and subject to some limited exceptions, a person will not be allowed to re-enter the UK during this period. Although the principle sounds straightforward, the rules themselves are complex and often difficult to navigate. This article explains how they work in practice.
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