Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) case law
Judgments from the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Upper Tribunal Remits Immigration Appeal for Rehearing with Partner's Asylum Case
The Upper Tribunal decided to send an asylum seeker's case back to the lower court for reconsideration. This decision was made because of recent changes in the appellant's personal life, such as their relationship with a partner who has also applied for asylum.
Upper Tribunal Reverses Asylum Claim Dismissal Due to Insufficient Background Analysis
In this immigration case, the Upper Tribunal found that the lower court did not properly assess the evidence provided by an asylum seeker. The decision was overturned because the judge failed to consider important background information about conditions in Nigeria and provide clear reasons for dismissing the claimant’s account of events.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Rejection of Leave to Remain Application for Bangladeshi Citizen
In this case, the Upper Tribunal dismissed an individual’s appeal for leave to remain in the UK based on their relationship with another person. The tribunal ruled that there was insufficient evidence of a genuine and subsisting relationship and no significant barriers to returning home.
Tribunal Rejects Judicial Review Over Age Assessment for Asylum Seeker
In this case, the Upper Tribunal dismissed a judicial review application challenging an age assessment that determined the claimant was over 18 upon entry to the UK. The tribunal found that the assessment based on physical appearance and demeanour was not flawed despite inconsistencies in the applicant's account.