Human Rights Appeals

Do you want to appeal an immigration decision on human rights grounds? First Law Solicitors is ready to help.

At First Law Solicitors, our multi-lingual, highly experienced team will provide you with meticulous, friendly, knowledgeable advice and representation on appealing an immigration decision on human rights grounds. Our diligent Immigration Law Solicitors will be by your side every step of the way through your legal matter. We always respond promptly to phone calls and emails and will keep you regularly updated on the status of your case.

You can be confident that with us by your side, you have the best chance of winning your human rights appeal. Our team understand how UK Visas and Immigration process’s work and the arguments and tactics they use when defending an appeals case.

We are caring and compassionate and understand the emotional impact of having an immigration law decision refused or your leave to remain in the UK curtailed. Our Immigration Law Solicitors are 100% focused on getting the results you want and will never give up if there is a chance that we can make a successful human rights appeal.

What is a human rights appeal in immigration law?
A UK human rights appeal in immigration cases refers to the legal process undertaken when someone believes their human rights have been violated by a decision of the UK Home Office regarding their immigration status. The appeal is made to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) (the Tribunal).

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is incorporated into UK law by the Human Rights Act 1998 and provides several fundamental rights that must be respected by public bodies, including UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). The most invoked rights in immigration cases are:

• Article 3 – prohibits the use of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment.
• Article 8 – the right to respect for your private and family life.

If you believe your rights under these or other provisions of the ECHR have been violated, you can appeal against a UKVI decision. You must lodge your appeal within 14 days of the decision (or 28 days if you're outside the UK), though exceptions can be made in certain circumstances.

How do I make a human rights appeal?
The first step is to contact our Immigration Law Solicitors who have extensive experience in human rights appeals. We will submit a Notice of Appeal form to the Tribunal, detailing why you believe the decision by UKVI breaches your human rights. We will collate and include any supporting evidence you have with your form. If your right to appeal is accepted, a hearing will be scheduled. We will present your case with the assistance of an Immigration Law Barrister.

If you win your case, UKVI normally must either grant you leave to remain in the UK or reconsider its decision (for example, if it has refused your visa application it must grant it). If the Tribunal rules against you, you might have further appeal options or be permitted to bring a Judicial Review claim, depending on the circumstances.

How First Law Solicitors can help

Consultation and Assessment
We offer comprehensive consultations to evaluate whether you have grounds to make a human rights appeal.

Meet the deadlines
Depending on whether you are making your appeal whilst you are inside or outside the UK, you have 14 or 28 days from the date of your decision to file an appeal. Provided you contact us in time, we will ensure this deadline is met.

Fight Your Case
If you do have grounds for a human rights appeal, we will meticulously prepare your case and instruct a highly-experienced Immigration Law Barrister to represent you in court.

Appeal to the Upper Tribunal
If the First-tier Tribunal dismisses your appeal, we can prepare submissions for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

What our clients say

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Please call us on +44 161 224 4066 to discuss your personal immigration law matter with one of our friendly team.