Judicial Review/High Court Matters

Where an application made to the UK Border Agency has been refused without a right of appeal or where all avenues of appeal have been exhausted, the only other way to challenge that decision would be by way of Judicial Review in the High Court. This process allows people with a sufficient interest in a decision to request a judge to review the lawfulness of that decision, action or failure to act in relation to the exercise of a public function.

The process may be costly however could be the effective remedy for you should your matter have good prospects of success. The matter would usually proceed to a paper hearing whereby all documents are submitted to the Court for the Judge to consider in your absence. If unsuccessful you may then proceed to an oral application whereby your matter would be heard in an open Court.

Should you have a negative decision and feel you have exhausted your appeal rights our Immigration team would specifically target whether there is any alternative course of action, advise you on the prospect of success in proceeding to an application for Judicial review and any potential costs implications. We would merely ask that you seek our assistance promptly and in any case within 3 months of the action or decision being challenged since there are strict time limits.