EA & Ors v The Entry Clearance Officer, Abuja

EA & Ors v The Entry Clearance Officer, Abuja

The sponsor's accommodation was provided as a result of the local authority's duty to house him as a homeless person, making it public funds under the Immigration Rules. The Immigration Judge made no error of law in dismissing the appeal.

Parties
Appellant: EA; Appellant: IA; Appellant: VA; Respondent: Entry Clearance Officer, Abuja
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 November 2008
Procedural Posture
Immigration Appeal / Reconsideration After Initial Dismissal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Public Funds, Housing Association Accommodation, Immigration Rules, Scottish Secure Tenancy
Immigration Law Housing Law Public Funds Housing Association Accommodation Immigration Rules Scottish Secure Tenancy

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Parties

EA

Appellant

IA

Appellant

VA

Appellant

Entry Clearance Officer, Abuja

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Immigration Appeal / Reconsideration After Initial Dismissal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether accommodation provided by a housing association constitutes public funds under UK Immigration Rules
  2. 2 Whether the sponsor's tenancy with Glasgow Housing Association is considered public funds

Ratio Decidendi

The sponsor's accommodation was provided as a result of the local authority's duty to house him as a homeless person, making it public funds under the Immigration Rules. The Immigration Judge made no error of law in dismissing the appeal.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The Immigration Judge's determination dismissing the appeal shall stand.