The High Court has refused an application to add a Nigerian-born child to a judicial review of asylum decisions and to extend the time for bringing a new challenge. The court said the proposed complaint—that the child’s appeal had been overlooked because it was not separately considered—was bound to fail.
High Court refuses bid to add Nigerian-born child to asylum review
The court found the proposed complaint about the child’s lack of separate consideration was bound to fail because his mother had agreed in writing that his asylum claim would be determined with hers.
Who, what, where, when and why
- Who
- Nigerian-born child
- What
The court found the proposed complaint about the child’s lack of separate consideration was bound to fail because his mother had agreed in writing that his asylum claim would be determined with hers.
- Where
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- When
Judgment:
- Why
Reasons reported in the judgment
The High Court has refused an application to add a Nigerian-born child to a judicial review of asylum decisions and to extend the time for bringing a new challenge. The court said the proposed complaint—that the child’s appeal had been overlooked because it was not separately considered—was bound to fail.
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