Katherine Soroya

Goldsmith Chambers

Katherine specialises in immigration and public law, with expertise in refugee cases. She is a pupil barrister at Goldsmith Chambers and has significant experience of both litigation and advocacy in the Tribunals and Courts in all aspects of immigration law. She has experience in representing both publicly funded and private clients and is committed to access to justice. This dedication was recognised when she was awarded the prestigious Ann Goddard Scholarship by Gray’s Inn in 2024. Katherine is regularly published by legal blogs providing updates on topical legal developments and is often invited to speak at academic symposiums on developments in the field.

Practice Area

Immigration

Panel

Contributing Author

Qualified Year

2022

Experience

Turpin Miller LLP (2019 - 2024)

Membership

The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Young Legal Aid Lawyers
Bar Human Rights Committee

Qualifications

BPC (2022)
GDL (2020)
MSc International Politics (2013)

2 Contributions by Katherine Soroya

PRACTICE NOTES

First-tier Tribunal (IAC) appeals: procedural rules, issues-based case management, time limits, evidence, adjournments, withdrawals, costs and Upper Tribunal permission—incorporating 1 November 2024 Practice Direction updates (UK)

This Practice Note sets out an overview of the principal stages in pursuing an appeal before the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber). The content reflects a typical, standard appeal and may not address every possible circumstance, and it does not purport to be exhaustive. Detailed guidance on filing an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, including applicable fees, is provided in the Practice Note: Submitting an immigration appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (IAC). For a discussion of various practical considerations when preparing an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, consult Practice Note: Preparing for an immigration appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (IAC). Procedural requirements: sources The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014 (Procedure Rules), SI 2014/2604, which came into effect on 20 October 2014, operate as the procedural code for the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. These Rules are complemented by the Senior President’s Practice Directions and by Guidance issued by the President of the First-tier Tribunal (IAC). The latest Practice Direction, dated 1 November 2024, is particularly significant for litigants...

Immigration

PRECEDENTS

Unreasonable Costs Application Template for the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) for Respondent non-attendance under Rule 9(2)(b), Tribunal Procedure Rules 2014 (SI 2014/2604)

In the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Appeal No: XXXAPPLICANT NAME – AppellantANDSECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT Application for costs under 9 (2) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014, SI 2014/2604 1 Introduction This application is brought pursuant to paragraph 9 (2) (b) of The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014, SI 2014/2604. The appellant seeks a costs order on the basis that the respondent has behaved unreasonably in the conduct of these proceedings. 2 This application has been made in-time, within 28 days of the date of [ insert relevant event or decision ] and has been served on the respondent. 3 Background The appellant is pursuing an appeal against a refusal of her human rights claim. A’s claim was refused on [ insert date ] and an appeal was submitted on [ insert date ]. The Tribunal listed a substantive hearing for [ date ] at [ insert location ]. Notice of the hearing date was issued to both the appellant and the respondent on [ insert date ] via MyHMCTS...