Jacob Sigodo Mabonde Mayo v Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner

Jacob Sigodo Mabonde Mayo v Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner

The tribunal found that Mr Moyo knowingly and deliberately made a false declaration regarding his right to reside and work in the UK on his registration application, rendering him wholly unsuitable for registration as an immigration adviser. The seriousness of the offence required permanent prohibition under section 89(8)(c) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

Parties
Prosecutor: THE IMMIGRATION SERVICES COMMISSIONER; Person Charged: JACOB SIGODO MABONDE MOYO
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 August 2002
Procedural Posture
Disciplinary Charge / Decision After Hearing
Outcome
charge proved; permanent prohibition ordered
Legal Topics
False Statement, Registration Requirements, Disciplinary Proceedings
Immigration Law Professional Regulation False Statement Registration Requirements Disciplinary Proceedings

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Parties

THE IMMIGRATION SERVICES COMMISSIONER

Prosecutor

JACOB SIGODO MABONDE MOYO

Person Charged

Procedural Posture

Disciplinary Charge / Decision After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Jacob Sigodo Mabonde Moyo made a false statement on his application for registration as an immigration adviser
  2. 2 Whether the false statement warrants permanent prohibition from providing immigration advice or services

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Mr Moyo knowingly and deliberately made a false declaration regarding his right to reside and work in the UK on his registration application, rendering him wholly unsuitable for registration as an immigration adviser. The seriousness of the offence required permanent prohibition under section 89(8)(c) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

Court Disposition

charge proved; permanent prohibition ordered

Orders

  • Jacob Sigodo Mabonde Moyo is prohibited from providing immigration advice and/or immigration services indefinitely.