At First Law Solicitors, we represent clients in complex Judicial Review proceedings before the Upper Tribunal and the High Court of Justice.
When there is no statutory right of appeal or when the Home Office has acted unlawfully, irrationally, or in breach of fundamental rights, Judicial Review (JR) is the legal mechanism that restores fairness.
Our solicitors combine in-depth knowledge of immigration law with litigation strategy, ensuring that each challenge is both procedurally sound and supported by compelling evidence.
Judicial Review is not an appeal on the merits of a decision. Instead, it examines the lawfulness of how a public authority reached its decision.
The court considers whether the Home Office:
If the court finds that the decision was unlawful, it can order the Home Office to withdraw, remake, or reconsider it.
At First Law Solicitors, we treat every JR case as a matter of principle and precision. We intervene at the earliest possible stage to preserve your legal position and increase the likelihood of early resolution without a full hearing.
A Judicial Review may be the correct route if you have:
Our solicitors assess whether Judicial Review is the most effective remedy or whether a different legal avenue, such as an appeal or reconsideration, offers a quicker and more proportionate solution.
1. Pre-Action Stage
We begin by issuing a Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) Letter to the Home Office, outlining the alleged legal errors and requesting an urgent response.
The DUAA 2025 allows this letter to be submitted through the MyHMCTS digital platform, with all attachments certified using Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES).
If the Home Office withdraws the decision at this stage, the matter may resolve without further proceedings, saving significant time and cost.
2. Permission Stage
If no satisfactory response is received, we file an online application for permission to proceed with Judicial Review.
A judge reviews the papers and decides whether the case is arguable.
3. Full Hearing
If permission is granted, the case proceeds to a full hearing in the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) or the Administrative Court for more complex matters.
Our solicitors and specialist barristers present evidence, expert reports, and legal arguments grounded in the latest case law and procedural guidance.
4. Remedies
Possible outcomes include:
The Data Use and Access Act 2025 has transformed the administration of Judicial Review proceedings.
Under this framework, both the Tribunal and the Home Office can automatically access verified data sources, including:
Our firm ensures that every submission aligns perfectly with these digital records before filing, preventing contradictions that could undermine your credibility or delay proceedings.
We also use secure DUAA-compliant encryption for all client data, ensuring full legal confidentiality and compliance with 2026 data protection standards.
1. Unlawful Refusals or Administrative Errors
Where the Home Office has misapplied policy or failed to consider evidence, we pursue quashing orders that require a lawful remake of the decision.
2. Unreasonable Delay (Mandamus Applications)
If your case has been pending for an excessive period, we can request an order compelling the Home Office to decide it.
3. Fresh Claims and Human Rights Breaches
When new evidence arises in asylum or family life cases, but the Home Office refuses to treat it as a “fresh claim,” Judicial Review can compel reconsideration under Article 8 ECHR.
4. Unlawful Detention or Removal
We seek urgent interim relief to prevent removal or deportation when the underlying process violates statutory or human rights protections.
Our firm’s Judicial Review practice is defined by three guiding principles:
1. Early Intervention
Most successful outcomes occur at the pre-action stage. We identify legal flaws early and frame your PAP letter to invite voluntary reconsideration before litigation.
2. Evidence-Led Argumentation
Our submissions are data-driven and fully supported by DUAA-certified evidence, including tax, residence, and travel logs that establish lawful behaviour.
3. Collaboration with Counsel
We work alongside leading immigration barristers, ensuring that advocacy before the Tribunal or Court is both persuasive and grounded in the most recent jurisprudence.
Precision and Integrity
We file only meritorious claims, ensuring your application carries maximum credibility before the Court.
Senior Oversight
Every JR case is personally overseen by a senior solicitor with direct experience in Upper Tribunal and Administrative Court litigation.
Digital Compliance
All applications are DUAA-aligned, digitally signed, and verified to meet the Home Office and HMCTS 2026 e-filing standards.
Outcome-Driven Strategy
We measure success not by procedure but by tangible results, withdrawal of unlawful decisions, reconsideration grants, or full judicial victories.
If the Home Office has made an unlawful or unfair decision in your immigration case, contact First Law Solicitors immediately.
Our team will review your case, issue urgent pre-action correspondence, and protect your position before removal or enforcement can occur.
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