Dr. Muhammad Kamaldeen Imam-Tamim is a distinguished legal scholar and educator specializing in the areas of family law, legal pluralism and intersection of law and religion. He has also done several research works bordering on issues of social justice. His Ph.D. thesis navigated these themes while exploring the strength of customary law and religious law over formal laws therefore making him work with locals with cultural and religious biases. He has also taught courses that espouses the principles revolving around these themes for decades at the University of Ilorin where he is currently an Associate Professor. He combines experiences as a Solicitor, Law Attorney and Academic Legal Researcher. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Imam-Tamim is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the Commission on Legal Pluralism and the Comparative Law Society of Nigeria. As an alumnus of the Harvard Law School Institute for Global Law and Policy, he brings a global perspective to his work, particularly in addressing complex socio-legal issues faced by communities, including those related to immigration and asylum support.
His expertise aligns with Communitology's mission to provide informed support for refugees and asylum seekers, particularly regarding their rights and legal protections within diverse cultural contexts. With a strong passion for helping individuals navigate complex immigration processes, Dr. Imam-Tamim has successfully assisted numerous clients in achieving their goals of resettlement and legal protection. His commitment to advocacy and community engagement drives his efforts to provide comprehensive support tailored to the unique needs of each individual. As a member of Communitology, Dr. Imam-Tamim collaborates with a team of experts to deliver high-quality services that empower clients and promote social justice. His approach combines empathy with expertise, ensuring that every client receives the guidance and resources necessary for a successful immigration journey.
Addiction/drugs/drug policy, Caste discrimination or persecution, Child soldiers, Climate-related issues, Coercive population control, Deportees/criminal deportees, Disability, Document Authentication, Ethnic discrimination or persecution, Ex-combatant reintegration, Female genital mutilation/circumcision/FGC, Forced conscription, Forced marriage, Gang-related violence/non-state actors, Gender-based violence/domestic violence, Healthcare access/health systems capacity, HIV/AIDS, Journalist persecution, Land tenure disputes, LGBTQ, Likelihood of destitution or homelessness, Mental illness, Military/police service, Political persecution, Prison conditions, Religious discrimination or persecution, Government/state actor persecution, Risk of retaliation, Safe internal relocation, Sexual abuse/assault, Specialized medical services, Sufficiency of protection, Torture, Trafficking, Tribal discrimination or persecution, Violence against children/child abuse, Work related hazards & discrimination, Social security, Social justice
I have acquired around 7 years of experience as a COI expert through Refugee Aid ran by Barbara Bond. I have turned in over twenty expert reports and documents authentications for top and mid-level London, Scottish and Irish immigration solicitors. Top among the firms I have worked with is Duncan & Lewis (UK), Immigration Advice Service Ltd. (Sheffield), NLS Solicitors (Cardiff), Latta & Co., (London), Mukhtar & Co. (Scotland), TLC Solicitors (London) among others. I have also worked a US asylum case