Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner v Tony Opwa-Otto

Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner v Tony Opwa-Otto

The Tribunal found that the Prosecutor failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that Tony Opwa-Otto provided immigration advice or services to RS after February 2003, or that he acted improperly. The evidence supported that money collected was for debts assigned by TLS, and there was insufficient evidence of misconduct or breach of professional codes.

Parties
Prosecutor: Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner; Person Charged: Tony Opwa-Otto
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Disciplinary Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Charges dismissed
Legal Topics
Immigration Advice, Professional Misconduct, Disciplinary Proceedings
Immigration Law Professional Discipline Immigration Advice Professional Misconduct Disciplinary Proceedings

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Parties

Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner

Prosecutor

Tony Opwa-Otto

Person Charged

Procedural Posture

Disciplinary Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Tony Opwa-Otto provided immigration advice and services to RS after February 2003 without proper authority
  2. 2 Whether money collected by Tony Opwa-Otto from RS after February 2003 was for services rendered or for a debt assigned by TLS
  3. 3 Whether Tony Opwa-Otto acted above his level of registration

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the Prosecutor failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that Tony Opwa-Otto provided immigration advice or services to RS after February 2003, or that he acted improperly. The evidence supported that money collected was for debts assigned by TLS, and there was insufficient evidence of misconduct or breach of professional codes.

Court Disposition

Charges dismissed

Orders

  • All charges against Tony Opwa-Otto are dismissed.