Sahro Ali (previously referred to as SA) (Somalia) and Amal Wehelia (previously referred to as AW) (Somalia) (Appellants) v Entry Clearance Officer (Respondent)

Case summary

Case ID

UKSC/2009/0120

Parties

Appellant(s)

Sahro Ali (previously referred to as SA) (Somalia)

Amal Wehelia (previously referred to as AW)

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 Appellants seek entry to the UK to join their father/husband 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

27 May 2009

Judgment appealed

Linked cases

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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