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Posts Tagged 'judicial review'

HIGH COURT AWARDS DAMAGES TO EU FAMILY MEMBER FOR UNLAWFUL DETENTION AND BREACH OF EU LAW

HIGH COURT AWARDS DAMAGES TO EU FAMILY MEMBER FOR UNLAWFUL DETENTION AND BREACH OF EU LAW In the case of R (on the application of Santos) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWHC 609 (Admin) the court awarded an appellant a significant sum of damages for both unlawful detention and breach of EU law. To understand the nature of the damages awarded it is necessary to first look at the facts. The Claimant Mr Santos, is a Brazilian national, who... Read more »
Posted: 13 April 2016  |  Author: Gherson Immigration  |  Comments (0)

EU Sanctions renewed against 16 individuals and a further 19 individuals and 9 entities added to the list

EU Sanctions renewed against 16 individuals and a further 19 individuals and 9 entities added to the list The Council of the EU today announced its intention to re-list 16 individuals who are sanctioned as a result of the continuing situation in Ukraine. In addition, the Council of the EU added a further 19 individuals and 9 entities to the sanctions list - again in relation to the situation in Ukraine. Those individuals who are facing re-listing have been given until 20 February 2015 to... Read more »
Posted: 18 February 2015  |  Author: Gherson Immigration  |  Comments (0)

Afghan interpreters fight for right to settle in the UK

Three Afghan nationals who worked as interpreters for British forces serving in Afghanistan have issued a high court claim for judicial review against the Secretary of State. The legal action forms part of a dispute over whether such interpreters should have the opportunity to settle in the UK. The immigration issues of non-British citizens who have served with or alongside Her Majesty's Forces have caused controversy in the past. In 2008 a campaign to allow a greater number of Ghurka... Read more »
Posted: 14 May 2013  |  Author: Gherson Immigration  |  Comments (0)

Judicial review - place for concerns?

Judicial review is a type of court proceeding in which a judge reviews the lawfulness of a decision or action made by a public body. In other words, judicial reviews are a challenge to the way in which a decision has been made, rather than the rights and wrongs of the conclusion reached. It is not really concerned with the conclusions of that process and whether those were 'right', as long as the right procedures have been followed and whether the body concerned acted properly and within its... Read more »
Posted: 11 February 2013  |  Author: Gherson Immigration  |  Comments (0)
 
 
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