The case of AA069062014 & Ors. [2017] UKAITUR AA069062014 has already attracted considerable attention on social media and beyond. The Upper Tribunal (Immigration & Asylum Chamber) considered appeals in 14 cases. The major issue was the tribunal judge. Here are the first 48 paragraphs of t...
This is a vivid illustration of the dangers of appointing judges on the basis of fulfilling `diversity’ quotas rather than on merit. The role of a judge is far too important to allow political whims to affect their appointment.