
A summary of the latest developments in Immigration law between 12 May 2020 to 18 May 2020.
Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules:
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: CP 232, 14 May 2020
The following sections shall take effect on 4 June 2020. If an application is supported by a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or endorsement assigned before this date or an application for entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain is made before 4 June 2020, they will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 3 June 2020:
The following sections shall take effect on 24 August 2020:
The other changes set out in this statement shall take effect on 4 June 2020.
Caselaw:
QX v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWHC 1221 (Admin) (15 May 2020)
Section 11(2)(d) of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 – Review of obligations imposed after return to the United Kingdom under a Temporary Exclusion Order (TEO) – Whether article 6(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights (the Convention) applies to a review under section 11(2)(d) – Request for disclosure.
Chandran v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 634 (14 May 2020)
Discretionary Leave to Remain – refusal by SSHD – delay and its impact on Article 8 ECHR claim – Asylum Policy Instructions – Asylum and Human Rights Policy Instruction: Further Submissions – dismissed
Interim relief – EEA deportation – Regulation 33, 36 and 41 of the EEA Regulations
Refusal to issue British Passport – Identity not accepted by SSHD on multiple occasions – declaration that Claimant is a British Citizen born in the United Kingdom – DNA evidence.
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