Ahmed Mahad (previously referred to as AM) (Ethiopia) (Appellant) v Entry Clearance Officer (Respondent)

Case summary

Case ID

UKSC/2009/0084

Parties

Appellant(s)

Ahmed Mahad (previously referred to as AM) (Ethiopia)

Respondent(s)

Entry Clearance Officer

Intervener(s)

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Issue

Whether an individual seeking entry clearance can rely on maintenance or support supplied by a third party; that is a person other than the immigrant themselves or their sponsor.

Facts

The appellant seeks entry to the UK to join his wife and children already settled here. A person seeking entry to the UK must, under the immigration rules, demonstrate that they will be maintained or supported here without recourse to public funds.

Date of issue

20 October 2009

Judgment appealed

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Judgment details

Judgment date

16 December 2009

Neutral citation

[2009] UKSC 16

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Appeal

Justices

Hearing dates

Full hearing

Start date

9 November 2009

End date

11 November 2009

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