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What is SIAC?
What is SIAC?
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) was established through the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997. The function of SIAC is to hear appeals where individuals have been subject to immigration decisions – such as being deprived of their status or excluded from the UK - for reasons relating to the ‘public interest’. Such decisions are often justified on grounds of national security.
SIAC is often referred to as the ‘secret’ court due to the fact that individuals pursuing appeals before SIAC are not privy to all of the evidence against them. This is because the Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) has ‘certified’ that the decision in question is based on evidence which it should not be made public for reasons of national security, international diplomacy, or for other reasons relating to the public interest. Such evidence is given to the court in ‘closed’ proceedings, which are not open the appellants or the public, often by witnesses from the secret services or the National Crime Agency (‘NCA’).
Is legal aid available for SIAC appeals?
Legal Aid is available for SIAC appeals subject to satisfaction of the financial eligibility requirement as well as showing that your appeal has merit.
Our specialist team of Immigration solicitors and lawyers can assist you with your Special Immigration Appeals Commission, [SIAC] appeal. Call 033 3772 3202 for assistance.