Immigration Law

Discuss how sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 affect a decision maker’s approach to the deportation of a foreign criminal.

Consider what human rights arguments immigration practitioners can make on behalf of their foreign criminal clients who face deportation.

In your opinion, should sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 be repealed or amended and why?

In preparing your report you need to address all the following areas.

1. The purpose of and justification for sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.

2. How sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 affect a decision maker’s approach to the deportation of a foreign criminal.

3. The human rights arguments immigration practitioners can make on behalf of their foreign criminal clients who face deportation.

4. Your proposals and rationale for repealing or amending sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.