Case summaries
UK - Supreme Court, 12 May 2010, ZN (Afghanistan) (FC) and Others (Appellants) v. Entry Clearance Officer (Karachi) (Respondent) and one other action, [2010] UKSC 21
Country of applicant:
Afghanistan
Keywords:
Family unity (right to), Cessation of protection
This case concerned the application of the principle of family unity, where the sponsor had been granted asylum and subsequently acquired the nationality of the country of refuge.
Date of decision:
12-05-2010
Relevant International and European Legislation:
EN - Qualification Directive, Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004,1951 Refugee Convention,Art 1A (2),EN - Asylum Procedures Directive, Council Directive 2005/85/EC of 1 December 2005,Art 23,Art 11,Art 1F,UNHCR Handbook,Art 1C (3),Chapter VI,EN - Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms,Article 8