The dependents sought permission to enter the UK, relying upon a declaration duly notarised that the claimant would sponsor his uncle and repay any income support received.
Held: A declaration of an intention was not an enforceable contract to maintain the uncle, and therefore was insufficient. A maintenance undertaking would give rise to civil and criminal liability and should only be accepted in clear words.
Judges:
May LJ, Rix LJ, Jacob LJ
Citations:
[2005] EWCA Civ 535
Links:
Statutes:
Immigration and Aslum Act 1999 115(10)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Immigration
Updated: 30 June 2022; Ref: scu.224903
