ECO (Dubai) v M (Ivory Coast)

ECO (Dubai) v M (Ivory Coast)

Where the factual conditions for a derivative right of residence under EU law are met (i.e., the EEA child is self-sufficient, has health insurance, and is accompanied by their primary carer), the primary carer has a directly effective right of entry and residence that cannot be restricted by national Immigration Rules. The Immigration Judge was correct in law to allow the appeal on this basis.

Parties
Appellant: ECO (Dubai); Respondent: M (Ivory Coast)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 May 2010
Procedural Posture
Immigration Appeal / Upper Tribunal Appeal From First Tier Tribunal
Outcome
ECO's appeal dismissed; Immigration Judge's decision to allow M's appeal upheld.
Legal Topics
Derivative Rights of Residence, Free Movement of Persons, EEA Family Permits, Primary Carer Rights, Child Rights Under EU Law
Immigration Law European Union Law Derivative Rights of Residence Free Movement of Persons EEA Family Permits Primary Carer Rights Child Rights Under EU Law

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Parties

ECO (Dubai)

Appellant

M (Ivory Coast)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Immigration Appeal / Upper Tribunal Appeal From First Tier Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the non-EEA primary carer of a self-sufficient EEA child has a directly effective right of entry and residence under EU law
  2. 2 Whether national Immigration Rules can restrict or override rights derived from EU law for the primary carer of an EEA child
  3. 3 Whether the Immigration Judge erred in law by allowing the appeal on EU law grounds

Ratio Decidendi

Where the factual conditions for a derivative right of residence under EU law are met (i.e., the EEA child is self-sufficient, has health insurance, and is accompanied by their primary carer), the primary carer has a directly effective right of entry and residence that cannot be restricted by national Immigration Rules. The Immigration Judge was correct in law to allow the appeal on this basis.

Court Disposition

ECO's appeal dismissed; Immigration Judge's decision to allow M's appeal upheld.

Orders

  • M to be granted an EEA family permit promptly following promulgation of this decision.
  • Priority to be given to the issuance of the entry document due to health, family, and child welfare considerations.