The 36 Group

This Practice Note examines the rights of entry and residence vested in other family members, as defined under article 3 (2) of Directive 2004/38/EC

This Practice Note gives an example of a domestic arbitration clause as suggested by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). The Practice Note considers the key aspects of the clause including its scope and the mechanism for appointment of the tribunal.

This Practice Note examines the definitions of the two categories of family member who do not have an automatic right to accompany or join an EEA national in the UK (those in a ‘durable relationship’ with an EEA national and ‘other family members’ of an EEA national). In the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, these two categories are joined together as 'extended family members'. The Practice Note also looks at the definition of dependency in EU free movement law, and considers the obligations on the UK as to the entry and residence of extended family members.

This Practice Note examines the permitted grounds in EU law for the exclusion and expulsion of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members. It covers non-exercise of treaty rights, abuse of rights or fraud, and the public policy, public security and public health grounds. It also looks at the position in relation to durable partners/other family members and persons with a derivative right of residence.

This Practice Note looks at the conditions which govern whether non-EEA national family members are able to retain their right of residence under EU law where the relevant EEA national has died, left the UK or they have divorced. It also discusses the new type of residence right—the 'derivative right of residence'—which are included in the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 to give effect to several decisions of the Court of Justice (Chen, Zambrano, Ibrahim and Teixeira).

This Practice Note looks at the relevant procedures for non-British or Irish citizens entering into marriage or civil partnership in England and Wales following entry into force of relevant sections of the Immigration Act 2014.

This Practice Note looks at EU and domestic case law on the circumstances where European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members may be excluded from entry or expelled from the UK. Aspects covered include the impact of imprisonment on protection and rights, the definitions of serious grounds of public policy or public security and imperative grounds of public security, and the relevance of rehabilitation and proportionality.

This Practice Note looks at the common grounds for refusal and cancellation found in the Immigration Rules, Part 9 which cover false representations, false information, false documents, relevant non-disclosure, and the linked ground of deception. It also provides practical tips on challenging any refusal made under the grounds for refusal.

This Practice Note considers how an employer should deal with the situation where it has identified that an employee does not have, or may not have, the right to work in the UK. It looks at employment status, the circumstances when a potential illegal worker may be identified and best practice on how to deal with the situation (including conducting an investigation and following a fair procedure). The Practice Note also discusses various scenarios which may arise in practice, including where an employee may not have the right to work due to matters which were in control of the employer, and circumstances where a person may have a right to reside and work in the UK that is not immediately apparent on the face of their documents (eg which stems from an entitlement to British citizenship). It also considers the various employment law issues that may be relevant, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and breach of contract.

This Practice Note provides an overview of immigration bail following the implementation of the bail provisions set out in the Immigration Act 2016. It covers bail powers, enforcement powers, bail application processes and conditions of bail. The relationship between bail and a person’s immigration status is also discussed, as well as some matters specific to criminal offenders.

This Practice Note gives an example of an ad hoc international arbitration clause (ie one that does not provide for the use of institutional rules) discussing each aspect of the clause including scope, procedure, seat, language and appointment of arbitrators.

This Practice Note discusses an example of an international institutional arbitration clause. The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)’s model clause, which incorporates the LCIA Arbitration Rules (LCIA Rules), is used for this purpose. The Practice Note discusses key parts of the clause, including the scope, procedure, appointment of arbitrators, seat, language and governing law.

This Practice Note sets out the various remedies available to a party where an opposing party acts in breach of an arbitration agreement. It highlights the remedies of a stay under section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996), an anti-suit injunction, re-negotiation of the arbitration agreement and non-participation in the arbitration.

This Practice Note addresses the importance of the arbitral seat (or the legal (juridical) seat of the arbitration; or the seat of arbitration; or arbitration seat) in an arbitration agreement or clause (sometimes referred to as the place of arbitration). This Practice Note considers how the seat will be determined both from the arbitration agreement and in circumstances where it has not been designated by the parties.

This Q&A deals with whether an undertaking can be varied and how one can challenge a consent order.

This Q&A considers factors that may be taken into account in relation to a claim for occupation rent.

This Q&A considers the procedure where a spouse wishes to petition for a divorce when they presume their spouse has died.

This Q&A considers issues that may arise regarding the distribution of the proceeds of sale of a property and obligations under the Solicitors Regulation Authority Standards and Regulations.

This Q&A considers the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, SI 2015/102 and the exclusion mechanism based on past poor performance under regulation 57(8)(g).

This Q&A considers the variation of a financial consent order.