13 June 2024 Keith Rix 2123 Case Updates Secretary of State for the Home Department v Bal [2023] UKAITUR UI2023001885 by Keith Rix “Trust me, I’m a country expert” The Case The Respondents, a husband and wife, are both nationals of India and seek leave to remain in the United Kingdom on human rights grounds. The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) allowed their linked appeals. The Secretary of State was granted permission to appeal against that decision To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags PsychologyPsychiatryDuties of the ExpertExpertiseAsylum and immigrationCountry experts11. Report Writing Related articles Advocate Economists and the Competition Appeal Tribunal EWI Annual Conference 2026: Opening keynote tackles the use of AI in Expert Reports Do not leave it until cross-examination to reveal your true opinion Take care not to conflate your role as a contractor with your duties as an expert witness Podcast Episode 26: Expert Advisor versus Expert Witness Switch article M v N (Approved) [2023] IEHC 759 Previous Article Outcomes from the 2024 EWI Annual General Meeting Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.