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The Appellant is a Nigerian national, single mother of a young girl. She claimed asylum on the basis that she feared her family would subject her daughter to FGM as had happened to her and her sisters. Her asylum application was refused as the SSHD did not accept that her daughter would be subjected to FGM on return because it was not believed that her family threatened her. We appealed the decision. An Appellant bundle was filed with over 300 pages of evidence together with Counsel’s skeleton argument.

The hearing was held in private, and an all-female court and that the Appellant would be treated as a vulnerable witness due to her personal circumstances.

It was successfully argued and accepted by the Judge that the Appellant fell within the social group of parents of girls at risk of FGM and that there was a well founded fear of her family carrying out FGM against her will and that there was no sufficiency of protection for the Appellant and her daughter and also that it would be unduly harsh for the single mother and daughter to relocate, without family, support network, employment or protection elsewhere in Nigeria. The appeal was allowed on asylum grounds and on human rights grounds under Article 3 of the ECHR.

The Appellant was represented by Ms Kiran Panesar of the Southall Office and Counsel Ms Amanda Jones of Great James Street Chambers.

We at Sriharans Solicitors would like to reassure all our clients and contacts that we are and will remain committed to providing the best possible service at this difficult and challenging time.

Sriharans Solicitors have taken the necessary steps to comply with the Government guidelines on managing the risks of Covid-19. We continue to provide advice and assistance to our existing clients and new clients, which is line with Government guidelines.

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If you or any members of your family are displaying symptoms of Covid-19 virus, you should not attend the office. In these circumstances, you can call or email to discuss any matters safely. If needed video conferencing can be arranged.

Senior Partner Mr Sriharan has been elected as President of Middlesex Law Society for the year 2017/2018.

Alberta Tevie appointed as Vice President of Middlesex Law Society for the year 2017/2018.

Mr Ariya Sriharan was invited by The Law Society to attend the Presidents and Secretaries Conference on 6th and 7th May 2017. The Conference was attended by the Presidents and Secretaries of all the local Law Societies of England and Wales.

Mr Ariya Sriharan was invited by The Law Society to attend the Presidents and Secretaries Conference on 6th and 7th May 2017. The Conference was attended by the Presidents and Secretaries of all the local Law Societies of England and Wales.

A 79-year-old lady was detained and on the verge of being deported to Sri Lanka at 8:00am in the morning. Ms Kiran Panesar of the Firm with the assistance of Ms Shivani Jegarajah of Counsel applied for an injunction successfully from an emergency High Court Judge late in the night. Removal directions were deferred and release was secured. Permission was granted on the basis that her detention was unlawful.