Applying for a Judicial review in an Immigration case

You can apply to the UTIAC ( Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber) for a judicial review to challenge the lawfulness of a decision or other conduct by a public body in your immigration claim.

A public body an include the Home Office, the First Tier Tribunal or your local Council.

If you have been affected by a decision made by a public body that has had a direct and negative impact on you, our team at Muldoon Britton is here to offer assistance.

Our knowledgeable solicitors can provide guidance on the process of judicial review and assess the feasibility of challenging the decision in question.

Only use the judicial review process if you are challenging something on the grounds that it is either unlawful; illegal; irrational or unreasonable.

Procedure of Judicial Review:

During a judicial review, the court will examine the lawfulness of the decision made by the public body. A judge will specifically evaluate the decision-making process and determine whether it is both lawful and reasonable.

It is crucial to act swiftly if you wish to contest a decision made by a public body, as there are strict time limits to adhere to. Generally, judicial review claims must be filed within three months after the decision has been made.

Fees:

A judicial review application has several stages. The first stage is the initial application. The fee for the initial application is £154.

Depending on whether your initial application is successful and what happens next you will have to pay additional fees.