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APPEALS, REFUSALS & IMMIGRATION PROBLEMS

Pre-Action Protocol Letter

About Pre-Action Protocol Letter

A pre-action protocol letter is the formal step before judicial review. It puts the Home Office on notice that the decision is being challenged, sets out the grounds, and gives them a chance to withdraw or replace the decision without proceedings. Many cases settle at this stage when the letter is sharp and the legal argument is clear. RakLAW drafts pre-action letters that are taken seriously, including in urgent removal cases where the timetable can be measured in hours.

Who this is for

  • People preparing to bring a judicial review
  • Those facing imminent removal or detention
  • Applicants seeking to overturn an unlawful refusal
  • Sponsors challenging Home Office compliance action

How RakLAW helps

  • Identify viable grounds of challenge
  • Draft a focused and credible pre-action letter
  • Negotiate withdrawal or settlement with the Home Office
  • Move straight to judicial review if no remedy is offered

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