Practical Guide to Asylum Support and Judicial Review

Asylum support cases are now more frequent in the higher courts of England and Wales and increasingly complex.

These cases engage the ordinary principles of judicial review. However, are subject to numerous policies and practical considerations which often play out in court. Due to the vulnerable persons at the heart of asylum support cases, this book seeks to be a useful reference point for the relevant statutes, regulations, cases and policies. This is a practical guide to a fast-moving area of law.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or at entry level, this is an essential guide and reference to a complex area of law and practice.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stephen Tawiah is a practising barrister at 33 Bedford Row Chambers and has practised in public law and immigration and asylum law since qualifying, having been attracted to the work because of his strong belief and support for upholding human rights and promoting good administration. Stephen has worked extensively in the pro-bono legal sector, particularly in various law centres.

CONTENTS

Chapter One - Section 95(1) Support of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Chapter Two - Section 4(2) Support of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Chapter Three - Judicial Review and Asylum Support

Chapter Four - Key Recent Judgments in the Area of Asylum Support