Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41)

Part 5 U.K. [F1 Appeals in respect of Protection and Human Rights Claims]

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 5 heading substituted (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 33; S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 5: power to modify conferred (22.11.2018) by Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c. 13), ss. 48(4)(c), 64(2) (with ss. 52(3), 53, 58); S.I. 2018/1213, reg. 2(b)

Procedure U.K.

F2 103A Review of Tribunal’s decision U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2 Ss. 103A-103E omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 25 (with Sch. 4 paras. 2-13, 1920)

F2 103B Appeal from Tribunal following reconsideration U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2 Ss. 103A-103E omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 25 (with Sch. 4 paras. 2-13, 1920)

F2 103C Appeal from Tribunal instead of reconsideration U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2 Ss. 103A-103E omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 25 (with Sch. 4 paras. 2-13, 1920)

F2 103D Reconsideration: legal aid U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2 Ss. 103A-103E omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 25 (with Sch. 4 paras. 2-13, 1920)

F2 103E Appeal from Tribunal sitting as panel U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2 Ss. 103A-103E omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 25 (with Sch. 4 paras. 2-13, 1920)

104 Pending appeal U.K.

(1) An appeal under section 82(1) is pending during the period—

(a) beginning when it is instituted, and

(b) ending when it is finally determined, withdrawn or abandoned (or when it lapses under section 99).

[F3 (2) An appeal under section 82(1) is not finally determined for the purpose of subsection (1)(b) while—

(a) an application for permission to appeal under section 11 or 13 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 could be made or is awaiting determination,

(b) permission to appeal under either of those sections has been granted and the appeal is awaiting determination, or

(c) an appeal has been remitted under section 12 or 14 of that Act and is awaiting determination.]

F4 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F5 (4) F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4A) An appeal under section 82(1) brought by a person while he is in the United Kingdom shall be treated as abandoned if the appellant is granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom (subject to [F7 subsection (4B)]).

(4B) Subsection (4A) shall not apply to an appeal in so far as it is brought on [F8 a ground specified in section 84(1)(a) or (b) or 84(3) (asylum or humanitarian protection)] where the appellant—

F9 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) gives notice, in accordance with [F10 Tribunal Procedure Rules], that he wishes to pursue the appeal in so far as it is brought on that ground.

F11 (4C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

F12 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F3 S. 104(2) substituted (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 26(a) (with Sch. 4)

F4 S. 104(3) omitted (4.4.2005) and repealed (prosp.) by virtue of Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 26, 47, 48(1)-(3), Sch. 2 para. 20(b), Sch. 4; S.I. 2005/565, art. 2 (with savings in arts. 3-9)

F5 S. 104(4)-(4C) substituted (13.11.2006) for s. 104(4) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), ss. 9, 62; S.I. 2006/2838, art. 3

F6 S. 104(4) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 47(2); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11 (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8) and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F7 Words in s. 104(4A) substituted (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 47(3); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11 (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8) and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F8 Words in s. 104(4B) substituted (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 47(4)(a); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11 (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8) and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F9 S. 104(4B)(a) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 47(4)(b); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11 (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8) and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F10 Words in s. 104(4B)(b) substituted (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 26(b) (with Sch. 4)

F11 S. 104(4C) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 47(5); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11 (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8) and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F12 S. 104(5) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 47(5); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11 (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8) and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 S. 104 applied (with modifications) by 1997 c. 68, s. 2(2)(j) (as substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 41, ss. 114, 162(2), Sch. 7 para. 20 (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1))

C3 S. 104 applied (30.10.2020) by The Immigration (Persons Designated under Sanctions Regulations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1101), regs. 1, 8(2)

105 Notice of immigration decision U.K.

(1) The Secretary of State may make regulations requiring a person to be given written notice where an [F13 appealable] decision is taken in respect of him.

(2) The regulations may, in particular, provide that a notice under subsection (1) of [F14 an appealable decision] must state—

(a) that there is a right of appeal under [F15 section 82], and

(b) how and when that right may be exercised.

(3) The regulations may make provision (which may include presumptions) about service.

[F16 (4) In this section “appealable decision” means a decision mentioned in section 82(1).]

Textual Amendments

F13 Word in s. 105(1) substituted (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 48(2); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F14 Words in s. 105(2) substituted (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 48(3)(a); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F15 Words in s. 105(2)(a) substituted (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 48(3)(b); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F16 S. 105(4) inserted (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 48(4); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 S. 105 applied (with modifications) by 1997 c. 68, s. 2(2)(k) (as substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 41, ss. 114, 162(2), Sch. 7 para. 20 (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1))

C5 S. 105 applied (with modifications) (31.1.2020) by The Immigration (Citizens Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/61), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1-3

106 Rules U.K.

F17 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F18 (1A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F19 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F20 (3) In the case of an appeal under section 82 F21 ... F22 ..., Tribunal Procedure Rules may enable the Tribunal to certify that the appeal had no merit (and shall make provision for the consequences of the issue of a certificate).]

(4) A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse he fails to comply with a requirement imposed in accordance with [F23 Tribunal Procedure Rules in connection with proceedings under section 82 F24 ... F25 ...] to attend before F26 . . . the Tribunal—

(a) to give evidence, or

(b) to produce a document.

(5) A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (4) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Textual Amendments

F17 S. 106(1) omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 27(a) (with Sch. 4)

F18 S. 106(1A) omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 27(a) (with Sch. 4)

F19 S. 106(2) omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 27(a) (with Sch. 4)

F20 S. 106(3) substituted (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 27(b) (with Sch. 4)

F21 Words in s. 106(3) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 49(a); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F22 Words in s. 106(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (c. 20), s. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(3)(a) (with s. 4(2)); S.I. 2020/1279, reg. 4(c) (with savings in S.I. 2020/1309, regs. 1(2), 82, 83, Sch. 3 para. 7, Sch. 4 paras. 1-4)

F23 Words in s. 106(4) substituted (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 27(c) (with Sch. 4)

F24 Words in s. 106(4) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 49(b); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F25 Words in s. 106(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (c. 20), s. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(3)(a) (with s. 4(2)); S.I. 2020/1279, reg. 4(c) (with savings in S.I. 2020/1309, regs. 1(2), 82, 83, Sch. 3 para. 7, Sch. 4 paras. 1-4)

F26 Words in s. 106(4) omitted (4.4.2005) by virtue of Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 26, 48(1)-(3), Sch. 2 para. 21(t) and words in said subprovision repealed (prosp.) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 47, 48(1)-(3), Sch. 4 ; S.I. 2005/565, art. 2 (with savings in arts. 3-9)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6 S. 106 extended by 1981 c. 61, s. 40A(7) (as substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 41, ss. 4(1), 162(2) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1))

C7 S. 106 applied (with modifications) (31.1.2020) by The Immigration (Citizens Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/61), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1-3

107 Practice directions U.K.

F27 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F28 (1A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F29 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F30 (3) In the case of proceedings under section 82 F31 ... F32 ..., or proceedings in the Upper Tribunal arising out of such proceedings, practice directions under section 23 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007—

(a) may require the Tribunal to treat a specified decision of the Tribunal or Upper Tribunal as authoritative in respect of a particular matter; and

(b) may require the Upper Tribunal to treat a specified decision of the Tribunal or Upper Tribunal as authoritative in respect of a particular matter.]

[F33 (3A) In subsection (3) the reference to a decision of the Tribunal includes—

(a) a decision of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal, and

(b) a decision of the Immigration Appeal Tribunal.]

F34 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F34 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F34 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F34 (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F27 S. 107(1) omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(a) (with Sch. 4)

F28 S. 107(1A) omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(a) (with Sch. 4)

F29 S. 107(2) omitted (4.4.2005) by virtue of Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 26, 48(1)-(3), Sch. 2 para. 22(1)(b) and said subprovision repealed (prosp.) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 47, 48(1)-(3), Sch. 4 ; S.I. 2005/565, art. 2 (with savings in arts. 3-9)

F30 S. 107(3) substituted (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(b) (with Sch. 4)

F31 Words in s. 107(3) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 50; S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F32 Words in s. 107(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (c. 20), s. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(3)(b) (with s. 4(2)); S.I. 2020/1279, reg. 4(c) (with savings in S.I. 2020/1309, regs. 1(2), 82, 83, Sch. 3 para. 7, Sch. 4 paras. 1-4)

F33 S. 107(3A) inserted (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(c) (with Sch. 4)

F34 S. 107(4)-(7) omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(a) (with Sch. 4)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8 S. 107 extended by 1981 c. 61, s. 40A(8) (as substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 41, ss. 4(1), 162(2) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1))

C9 S. 107 applied (with modifications) (31.1.2020) by The Immigration (Citizens Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/61), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1-3

108 Forged document: proceedings in private U.K.

(1) This section applies where it is alleged—

(a) that a document relied on by a party to an appeal under section 82 F35 ... is a forgery, and

(b) that disclosure to that party of a matter relating to the detection of the forgery would be contrary to the public interest.

(2) [F36 The Tribunal]—

(a) must investigate the allegation in private, and

(b) may proceed in private so far as necessary to prevent disclosure of the matter referred to in subsection (1)(b).

Textual Amendments

F35 Words in s. 108(1)(a) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 51; S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

F36 Words in s. 108(2) substituted (4.4.2005) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 26, 48(1)-(3), Sch. 2 para. 23(b); S.I. 2005/565, art. 2 (with savings in arts. 3-9)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10 S. 108 applied (with modifications) (31.1.2020) by The Immigration (Citizens Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/61), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1-3