Patterson & Co v Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner

Patterson & Co v Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner

The appellant failed to demonstrate compliance with Code 29 as no adequate records of communications with the client or government departments post-29 June 2001 were produced. The tribunal found the respondent's investigation was fair and unbiased.

Parties
Appellant: Patterson & Co.; Respondent: Immigration Services Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 December 2004
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Immigration Services, Professional Standards, Record Keeping, Regulatory Bias
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Immigration Services Professional Standards Record Keeping Regulatory Bias

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Parties

Patterson & Co.

Appellant

Immigration Services Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant breached Code 29 by failing to keep clear, orderly and accurate records of contacts and dealings with clients and third parties after 29 June 2001
  2. 2 Whether the respondent conducted a biased investigation against the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to demonstrate compliance with Code 29 as no adequate records of communications with the client or government departments post-29 June 2001 were produced. The tribunal found the respondent's investigation was fair and unbiased.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Complaint and decision to be recorded for consideration upon appellant's next registration application