RO (India) v Entry Clearance Officer

RO (India) v Entry Clearance Officer

There was no error of law in Immigration Judge Graham’s finding of family life and her proportionality assessment under Article 8 ECHR. The historical discrimination under the special quota voucher scheme was a relevant and weighty factor. The appeal should be allowed and the original decision restored.

Parties
Appellant: RO (India); Respondent: Entry Clearance Officer
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Immigration Appeal / Appeal From Asylum & Immigration Tribunal to Court of Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Article 8 ECHR, Family Reunification, Immigration Rules, Historical Discrimination

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Parties

RO (India)

Appellant

Entry Clearance Officer

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Immigration Appeal / Appeal From Asylum & Immigration Tribunal to Court of Appeal

  1. 1 Whether refusal of entry clearance to adult children to join their mother in the UK breached Article 8 ECHR
  2. 2 Whether Immigration Judge Graham made an error of law in allowing the appeal under Article 8
  3. 3 Whether historical discrimination under the special quota voucher scheme should be given weight

Ratio Decidendi

There was no error of law in Immigration Judge Graham’s finding of family life and her proportionality assessment under Article 8 ECHR. The historical discrimination under the special quota voucher scheme was a relevant and weighty factor. The appeal should be allowed and the original decision restored.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Appeal allowed; Immigration Judge Graham’s decision restored; nothing to remit to the AIT