(1) Lewis (Respondent) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Appellant) (2) Hirtie (Respondent) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Appellant)
Wednesday 17 – Thursday 18 June 2026
(1) The Home Secretary (SSHD) appeals a decision allowing the Respondent’s appeal against deportation on human rights grounds.
The Respondent came to the UK as a child and stayed with limited leave. He has a history of serious drug and weapon offences. A deportation decision was made in 2019 and upheld after further offending.
The First-tier Tribunal (FtT) allowed the Respondent’s appeal, finding “very compelling circumstances” against deportation. The Upper Tribunal (UT) upheld this decision.
(2) The Home Secretary appeals a decision allowing the Respondent’s human rights challenge against deportation.
The Respondent has limited leave under the EU Settlement Scheme, has a partner and two young children in the UK. He has criminal convictions, including a 39‑month sentence for grievous bodily harm, leading to a deportation order.
The First-tier Tribunal (FtT) allowed the Respondent’s appeal, finding “very compelling circumstances” under Article 8 (family life). The Upper Tribunal (UT) upheld this.
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