Should applicants be given an opportunity to address the allegation of deception before entry clearance is refused?
After evolving case law in the area, the answer today is, yes. Procedural fairness requires that an applicant for entry clearance, facing a mandatory refusal based on alleged deception, should be given notice of the allegation. The position has been clear for quite some time with respect to in-country applicants. However, in practice, the Home […]
Asylum ‘Reset’: Five-Year Refugee Leave Replaced with 30-Months Limited Leave
The UK government has announced significant changes to the asylum framework, introducing a new ‘core protection’ model that grants refugees 30 months of leave to remain instead of the current five-year period, effective from 02 March 2026. Under the revised system, individuals granted refugee status will receive temporary permission to stay in the UK for […]