Judicial review

Judicial review is a type of court proceeding that can be used to challenge the lawfulness of a decision or act made by public bodies, including ministers, local authorities, and others who exercise public functions.

When it comes to immigration law, the judicial review procedure can be used to challenge administrative decisions made by the Home Office in relation to your immigration, human rights, or asylum application.

As well as being used to challenge decisions made by the Home Office, judicial review can also be used to challenge decisions made by the First-Tier Tribunal.

Before making a claim for judicial review you should also consider your other options. Judicial review is different to an administrative review or appeal, a judicial review cannot be used to determine whether your case is right or wrong it can only be used to determine whether the process used to reach the decision in question was lawful.

Appeals and reviews of decisions made by the Home Office can be complex and seeking the advice and assistance of an immigration specialist and advocate is highly recommended.