Published on: 21 March 2025
Published by a LexisNexis Immigration expert
The initial 2025 Statement of Changes contains a range of technical and substantive amendments. This analysis highlights the principal substantive updates, excluding those affecting the Skilled Worker route, which are addressed elsewhere. For details on Skilled Worker revisions, see: HC 733 and Skilled Workers.
The entitlement to administrative review will be withdrawn where the dispute concerns ‘the period or conditions’ of a person’s permission. This arises because the distinct, free, out-of-country process that already deals with this is being extended to include in-country applications as well. In addition, validity rules now clarify that applicants who sought permission from within the UK must be in the UK to lodge an administrative review. The aim is to prevent ‘situations where a person has left the UK and cannot be granted permission to stay’. A further rule stipulates that submitting another permission application will invalidate any administrative review that is pending or in progress. These measures take effect on 9 April 2025, with transitional provisions in place for cases that are already pending.
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This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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