ILR JR Unsuccessful

The Judicial Review filed by Harvey, Son & Filby Solicitors challenging the April 2006 retrospective change in the Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying period from 4 to 5 years on behalf of 5 claimants all work permit holders has been unsuccessful in the High Court.

Justice Mitting unfortunately dismissed the JR on all grounds. The Judge did not take into consideration the Joint Committee on Human Rights Report on HSMP Changes as there were no HSMP holders who were claimants in the ILR JR.

The ILR JR Judgment would be available very soon. There are possibilities of an appeal against the decision by the claimants.

Our lawyers do not consider the outcome of the ILR JR will in anyway negatively impact the HSMP JR which has been filed by our organization and which is to take place in Jan or Feb 2008. Since the ILR JR dealt with work permit holders only.

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