Williams, R (on the application of) v First Tier Tribunal

Williams, R (on the application of) v First Tier Tribunal

No satisfactory explanation for the late filing of the appeal was provided or supported by evidence. The First Tier Tribunal correctly applied the legal principles and guidance in refusing the extension of time.

Parties
Claimant: Williams; Defendant: First Tier Tribunal
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Judgment
Outcome
Judicial review dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time for Appeal, Deportation, Judicial Review Procedure
Immigration Law Administrative Law Extension of Time for Appeal Deportation Judicial Review Procedure

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Parties

Williams

Claimant

First Tier Tribunal

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the First Tier Tribunal correctly refused an extension of time to appeal against a deportation order
  2. 2 Whether the claimant provided a satisfactory explanation for the late filing of the appeal

Ratio Decidendi

No satisfactory explanation for the late filing of the appeal was provided or supported by evidence. The First Tier Tribunal correctly applied the legal principles and guidance in refusing the extension of time.

Court Disposition

Judicial review dismissed

Orders

  • Claim dismissed
  • Order for costs in principle to the defendant, not to be enforced without leave of the court