Posts by Ravinder

Sponsor Licence for Employers to employ persons from outside of the UK

Deputyship applications RKB Law Solicitors Maidstone Kent

In certain industries there is a real skill shortage in the UK, which means that organisations have no choice but to look into recruiting employees from outside of the UK.  This gap in skill shortages has been furthered following Brexit. If a non-British worker wishes to come to the UK for purposes of work, they…

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The Times Lawyer of the Week – Ravinder Brar

Ravinder Brar, the Director of RKB Law, has been working tirelessly for the last two years, in representing Pam and Roy Hickmott, the parents of Tony Hickmott, a 44 years old man with autism, who was detained in hospital since 2001.  His parents, Pam and Roy have been seeking justice for their son in securing…

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Applying for British Nationality

Immigration Solicitor RKB Law Solicitors Maidstone Kent

A non-British national must make an application to the Home Office for Naturalisation to become a British citizen. There are several different ways to apply for naturalisation and the route which applies to you will depend on your individual circumstances but there are certain core criteria which applies in all applications.  If the criteria set…

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What Is The Legal Aid Eligibility Criteria & How Can Solicitors Help?

Legal Aid

Legal procedures cost the UK billions of pounds each year. Putting things into perspective, in 2017 alone, HMCTS (Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service) had an annual expenditure of £1.8 billion and employed 16,320 staff. For individuals going to court, this can be a huge financial burden. To help with this expenditure, legal aid is…

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How Can a Specialist Immigration Solicitor help you?

Immigration Solicitor

At RKB Law, we want to ensure you know all there is to know about immigration law and how the immigration solicitors at the firm can help you, no matter what your situation. What is UK Immigration Law? One of the fundamental principles of the rule of law is that the law “must be accessible…

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What is the Difference Between Public and Private Law?

private law

Legal terminology or as it is often referred to ‘legal jargon’ can be confusing.  There are many different types of law, ranging from private law to criminal law, administrative law and international law. The distinction between public law and private law has been an ever present. The best place to start in understanding this difference…

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How Can Immigration Law Solicitors Help With Visas?

With Brexit still up in the air and immigration laws under constant scrutiny, it can be a challenging and often intimidating experience for individuals to try and get their visas to live in the UK. It requires a thorough understanding of the intricate processes and constant developments of UK Immigration laws. In many cases, applying…

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Most Common Examples of Public Law and How Solicitors can Help

Public law refers to the part of the law that governs the relationship between individuals and the government, not private companies, and is about the exercise of power and rights by public authorities, including local authorities or government departments such as the home office. Public law comprises constitutional law, administrative law, tax law and criminal…

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Deportation of Foreign Criminals From The UK & Their Human Rights

In this article we take at brief look at the immigration law on removal and deportation of foreign criminals in the UK and rights of individuals facing removal as a result. The law on deportation Section 32(5) of the UK Borders Act 2007 mandates that, unless certain circumstances apply, the Home Secretary must make a…

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