The immigration appeal tribunal has the power to order the attendance of witnesses before it even against the wishes of the parties to the hearing. The tribunal sought evidence from a lady whose marriage to the applicant was said to be the basis of the fraudulent obtaining of leave to remain in the UK. As an appellate tribunal, the IAT had power under the rules.
Citations:
Times 21-Mar-2001
Statutes:
Immigration (Procedure) Rules 1984 (1984 No 2041) 27(1)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Administrative, Immigration
Updated: 08 May 2022; Ref: scu.82754