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Somali nationals entitled to legal costs after State's inaction to remove them, High Court rules
Summary
Two Somali nationals have been awarded legal costs after the State failed to enforce return orders within the required six-month period, according to a High Court ruling. Mr Justice Anthony Barr ruled that the applicants were entitled to their costs for judicial reviews against the Return Orders, as the State did not act within the statutory timeframe. The judge noted that the matter had become moot, rendering the judicial review proceedings inoperable. The Chief State Solicitor had previously informed the applicants that the matter could be struck out without an order on costs, but the applicants pursued their claim, arguing that the State's inaction was responsible for the delay. The judge emphasized that the State's failure to execute the return orders made the proceedings moot and entitled the applicants to their costs. The ruling highlights the importance of timely enforcement of legal orders and the consequences of State inaction.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Somali nationals entitled to legal costs after State's inaction to remove them, High Court rules. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- April 30, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 2 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 8, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 28, 2025 Other
- September 15, 2025 Other
- December 5, 2015 Other
- 2026-07-17 Publication
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- High Court
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