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.
Asylum Appeal Set Aside Due to Insufficient Reasoning
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 Dismisses Leave to Remain Appeal Based on Relationship Claim
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.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Entry Clearance Appeal for Lack of Family Life Evidence
In this case, the Upper Tribunal rejected an individual’s appeal for entry clearance into the UK. The tribunal found that the applicant was not considered an adult dependent child and did not provide enough evidence to show family life with a a person in the UK under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Age Assessment Upheld in Judicial Review Case
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.