The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules replace the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) Rules 2005 (S.I. 2005/230) as amended and the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Fast Track Procedure) Rules 2005 (S.I. 2005/560) as amended.

Part 1 contains interpretation provisions and states the overriding objective applicable to proceedings before the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal.

Part 2 includes provisions on delegation to staff, case management powers, sanctions for non-compliance, costs and expenses, service of documents and information and rules about evidence, submissions and witnesses.

Part 3 contains provisions on notices of appeal, hearings and decisions by the Tribunal.

Part 4 deals with correcting, setting aside, reviewing and appealing against Tribunal decisions.

Part 5 deals with bail.

Part 6 contains transitional and revocation provisions.

The Schedule contains the Fast Track Rules for appeals and applications where the appellant is detained under the Immigration Acts at specified places.