First Law Solicitors

Challenge Unlawful Decisions With Expert Judicial Review Lawyers

Had an immigration or asylum decision refused unfairly, or no appeal route available? Judicial review offers a legal route to challenge decisions that are illegal, irrational or procedurally flawed. Our specialist Judicial Review solicitors guide you through the process, fight for your rights, and help secure justice and a fresh, lawful decision.

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Judicial Review

What is Judicial Review & Why It Matters

If a public body (like the Home Office, Immigration Tribunal) has made a decision about your immigration status that is unlawful, irrational or has breached procedural fairness, Judicial Review gives you a chance to challenge how the decision was made—not just what the decision was.
Judicial Review is not the same as a statutory appeal—it’s used when there is no other legal remedy available, or when the existing remedies have been exhausted.

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Common Problems & When JR Might Be Needed

You might need Judicial Review if your case involves:

A visa refusal where there’s no right of appeal due to your status at time of application.
Refusals on nationality or citizenship where proper legal process was not followed.
Unlawful detention by immigration authorities without sufficient legal basis.
Decisions by Home Office ignoring relevant policy, failing to consider material facts, or using irrelevant ones (irrationality).
Extreme delays in decision-making that breach legal obligations.

These issues leave individuals stuck—unable to work, access rights, or remain in the UK lawfully. Judicial Review is the tool to force review of those unfair or unlawful decisions.

Legal Grounds for Judicial Review

When challenging a decision, you must show it is flawed on at least one of these legal grounds:

Illegality – public bodies acted beyond their powers; misinterpreted rules or law.
Procedural Impropriety (Unfairness) – unfair process, not given chance to respond, bias, or missed legal requirements.
Irrationality / Unreasonableness – decision so unreasonable that no public body acting reasonably could have made it.

Time Limits & Urgency

Time is crucial. Judicial Review applications must be brought promptly, often within 3 months of the decision you want to challenge.
If the decision is from the First-tier Tribunal, you may have shorter deadlines once they publish written reasons. Missing deadlines can mean losing the ability to challenge at all.

What Our Judicial Review Solicitors Do for You

At FirstLawSolicitors.co.uk, our Judicial Review service includes:

Case assessment: checking if your decision is challengeable, and under what grounds.
Pre-action protocol / Letter Before Claim: we send this to the relevant public body to try to resolve things without court.
Permission stage: apply for permission (in High Court or Upper Tribunal) to bring the JR. If refused, we advise appeals or other remedies.
Drafting legal documents: grounds, statements, evidence; ensuring deadlines met.
Court representation: presenting the case in hearing; arguing lawfulness, fairness.
Follow-up actions: could include enforcing injunctions, demanding proper reconsideration, or compensation if applicable.

Risks & What Happens If You Delay or Do It Without Expert Support

Why Choose Us

Specialist expertise: We focus on immigration and public law, including judicial reviews.
Proven track record: Successful challenges against Home Office wrong decisions.
Personalised approach: Every case treated with empathy—your circumstances matter.
Clear fees & funding: Transparent about costs; advice on legal aid or conditional fee where applicable.
Speed & urgency: We work fast to protect rights and ensure deadlines are met.

What You Gain

Legal remedy: decision may be quashed (overturned) or declared unlawful.
Public body may be ordered to reconsider your case following correct legal process.
Injunctions may stop removal or deportation while your challenge is live.
If applicable, compensation or other relief.
Peace of mind knowing your challenge is properly presented.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can JR replace an appeal?

No — you need to check if there is an appeal route first. JR is used where those routes are unavailable.

How long will it take?

Initial review may take days; permission stage weeks; whole process depends on complexity and court’s schedule.

What are the chances of success?

Best when grounds are strong, evidence thorough, and deadlines met. Expert legal help greatly increases success.

Call to Action

Don’t accept unfair or unlawful immigration decisions. If you believe the Home Office or a public body made a wrong decision in your case—whether a visa refusal, denial of right to appeal, or procedural unfairness—contact our Judicial Review Solicitors now for a free case assessment. We’ll act fast, protect your rights, and fight for a fair outcome.

Call us today or fill out our online form to begin your Judicial Review claim.

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