A Practical Guide to Challenging Sham Marriage Allegations in Immigration Law

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Immigration Act 2014 introduced a new framework for the Home Office investigating sham marriages.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In this book we start by considering the rights of individuals to marry under Article 12 of the ECHR. We then go on to consider the differences and complexities in the definitions of a sham marriage and marriage of convenience. There is detailed analysis of Part 4 of the Immigration Act 2014 and the key changes introduced by this i.e. the marriage and referral investigation scheme and the impact this has had on the right to marry. We look at the relevant regulations and statutory guidance for Home Office staff. We also consider at length marriage investigations outside of this scheme. We scrutinise the applicable tests to be applied by decision-makers when making findings and consider the consequences that flow from a bogus marriage finding. This guide explores the most recent and relevant authorities and UKVI Policy Guidance on sham marriages and marriages of convenience.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This book will allow for practitioners to feel more on top of the law where these issues arise.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Priya Solanki is a barrister practising at One Pump Court Chambers. She has an extensive practice in all areas of immigration (including business immigration) asylum and nationality law.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Priya also has a particular interest in and vast experience of cases involving gender violence and vulnerable clients.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>She has been recommended since 2017 as a Leading Junior barrister in immigration by the Legal 500. The Directories state that she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care she is tactically astute good under pressure and very persuasive in court she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals and that she has a passion for this area of work.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>CONTENTS</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Chapter 1 - The Right to Marry</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Chapter 2 - What Is a Sham Marriage and a Marriage of Convenience? Is There a Difference?</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Chapter 3 - The History of Home Office Regulation and Prevention of Marriages to Migrants in the UK</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Chapter 4 - The Marriage Referral and Investigation Scheme - Immigration Act 2014</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Chapter 5 - Marriage Investigations Outside the 2014 Scheme</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Chapter 6 - Sham Marriage Findings and Consequences</span></p>