“Retired Gurkhas have lost a High Court test case battle with the Ministry of Defence over pension rights.”
BBC News, 11th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Archive for the 'Gurkhas' Category
Gurkha veterans lose pensions test case battle with MoD – BBC News
Published January 11, 2010 armed forces , Gurkhas , news , pensions Leave a CommentGurkha pension case reaches court – BBC News
Published October 27, 2009 Gurkhas , news , pensions Leave a Comment“Campaigners representing retired Gurkhas are going to the High Court later in a battle over their pensions.”
BBC News, 27th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gurkhas win final victory to stay in Britain – The Independent
Published May 21, 2009 Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“All Gurkha veterans will today win the right to settle in Britain following an embarrassing climb-down by Gordon Brown.”
The Independent, 21st May 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Home Office rejects all Gurkha residency test cases – The Guardian
Published May 7, 2009 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“Gurkha rights campaigners today accused Gordon Brown of betrayal after learning that all five test cases of applications to stay in Britain have been rejected by the Home Office.”
The Guardian, 7th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rules on Gurkhas ‘need rethink’ – BBC News
Published May 5, 2009 Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“The government must come up with a revised policy on Gurkha immigration rights, a senior Labour MP has warned.”
BBC News, 3rd May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government statement following Commons vote on Ghurkhas – UK Border Agency
Published May 1, 2009 Gurkhas , immigration , press releases Leave a Comment“Border and Immigration Minister Phil Woolas made the following statement to the House of Commons.”
UK Border Agency, 30th April 2009
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Gurkha fury over limited living rights – The Independent
Published April 27, 2009 Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“They had, for generations, shown courage and sacrifice, fighting for Britain in countless wars. But yesterday the Gurkhas said they had been repaid by the Government with contempt and betrayal.”
The Independent, 25th April 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Fury over Gurkha settlement plan – BBC News
Published April 24, 2009 Gurkhas , immigration , news 1 Comment“Campaigners have reacted with anger to new rules on the eligibility of Gurkha veterans to live in the UK. ”
BBC News, 24th April 2009
Source: www.bbc.cou.k
New guidance for Gurkhas wishing to settle in the United Kingdom – UK Border Agency
Published April 24, 2009 Gurkhas , immigration , press releases Leave a Comment“The UK Border Agency has announced new criteria which it will use to consider applications from former members of the Brigade of Gurkhas to settle in the United Kingdom.”
UK Border Agency, 24th April 2009
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
More Gurkhas can settle in the UK – BBC News
Published April 24, 2009 Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“New rules for former Gurkha soldiers will allow around 4,300 more to live in the UK, the Home Office has said.”
BBC News, 24th April 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gurkhas resume settlement battle – BBC News
Published March 26, 2009 armed forces , Gurkhas , news Leave a Comment“The government may be ‘humiliated’ into complying with a timetable to change its immigration policy on Gurkha veterans, a solicitor has said.”
BBC News, 26th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gurkhas demand government action – BBC News
Published March 17, 2009 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“Former Gurkha soldiers who are fighting for the right to settle in the UK are seeking a High Court injunction to force the government to take action.”
BBC News, 17th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Deal reached on Gurkhas’ right to settle in UK – The Guardian
Published January 30, 2009 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration 1 Comment“Thousands more Gurkha veterans and their families will have the right to settle in the United Kingdom in an agreement expected to be announced next week, government officials have confirmed.”
The Guardian, 30th January 2009
Gurkhas decision delay criticised – BBC News
Published January 8, 2009 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news 1 Comment“The government has been criticised for delays in producing a new policy on Gurkha veterans wanting to settle in the UK.”
BBC News, 7th January 2009
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Regina (Limbu and Others) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Others – Times Law Reports
Published October 7, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , law reports Leave a CommentRegina (Limbu and Others) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Others
Queen’s Bench Division
“It was irrational for the Secretary of State for the Home Department to rely on a discretionary policy relating to settlement entry for Gurkha veterans where that discretion could only be exercised in favour of indefinite leave to remain on the basis of restrictive express factors.”
The Times, 7th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
R (Limbu and Others) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Others – WLR Daily
Published October 6, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , law reports Leave a CommentR (Limbu and Others) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Others; [2008] WLR (D) 304
“It was irrational for the Home Secretary to rely on the discretionary policy relating to settlement entry for Gurkha veterans where discretion could only be exercised in favour of indefinite leave to remain on the basis of restrictive express factors.”
WLR Daily, 3rd October 2008
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Gurkha veterans claim victory in court battle for UK visas – The Guardian
Published September 30, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news 1 Comment“Gurkha veterans who were refused visas to settle in the United Kingdom because they retired from the regiment before 1997 were treated unlawfully and the policy used to reject them was misleading, a high court judge said today.”
The Guardian, 30th September 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judgement due in UK Gurkhas case – BBC News
Published September 30, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“A judgement is expected in the High Court case of retired Gurkhas battling for the right to live in the UK.”
BBC News, 29th September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gurkhas need strong ties to stay in UK, court told – The Guardian
Published September 18, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“Nepalese Gurkhas who fought with the British army but retired before their regimental headquarters moved to the UK from Hong Kong in 1997, do not have strong ties to the country and have no right to settle in it, a Home Office lawyer told a judge in the high court yesterday.”
The Guardian, 18th September 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK owes Gurkhas ‘a special debt’ – BBC News
Published September 17, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“Retired Gurkhas have launched their High Court battle for the right to live in the UK.”
BBC News, 16th September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Actress at court ‘to see justice’ for Gurkhas – The Independent
Published September 16, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news 1 Comment“Actress Joanna Lumley brought a touch of showbiz glamour to the High Court today as she joined Gurkhas in their battle for the right to settle in Britain.”
The Independent, 16th September 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Gurkha veterans’ toughest battle – for the right to live in Britain – The Times
Published September 12, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“The old soldiers whose test case at the high court could open the door for up to 10,000 comrades.”
The Times, 12th September 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Ex-Gurkhas win High Court review – BBC News
Published July 15, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , news , race discrimination Leave a Comment“Ex-Gurkhas who claim they have been racially discriminated against by the UK government have won the right to stage a High Court challenge.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
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Gurkhas lose High Court battle over pensions – The Times
Published July 2, 2008 armed forces , Gurkhas , news , pensions Leave a Comment“Former Gurkha soldiers today lost their High Court battle over a pensions deal with the Ministry of Defence, which they say has left them struggling to live.”
The Times, 2nd July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Former Ghurkha faces deportation – BBC News
Published April 4, 2008 armed forces , deportation , Gurkhas , news Leave a Comment“A Nottingham man who served as a Ghurkha in the British Army for 15 years has expressed his anger at a decision to deport him.”
BBC News, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gurkha-rights test case under way – BBC News
Published August 1, 2007 armed forces , Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“An immigration tribunal is taking place which could help decide whether 2,000 former Gurkha soldiers in the Army have the right to settle in the UK.”
BBC News, 1st August 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gurkhas handed boost to pensions – BBC News
Published July 19, 2007 armed forces , Gurkhas , news , pensions Leave a Comment“Gurkhas will be given a “significant” boost to their pensions, the Ministry of Defence has announced.”
BBC News, 19th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
War hero gurkha wins visa u-turn – The Independent
Published June 4, 2007 Gurkhas , immigration , news Leave a Comment“The Home Office has reversed its decision to deny a visa to a former Gurkha decorated with the Victoria Cross, it was announced tonight.”
The Independent, 2nd June 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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