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Do you earn enough?—Article 8, section 55 and the minimum income requirement (R (on the application of MM (Lebanon)) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and other cases)

Do you earn enough?—Article 8, section 55 and the minimum income requirement (R (on the application of MM (Lebanon)) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and other cases)

Published on: 01 March 2017

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Do you earn enough?—Article 8, section 55 and the minimum income requirement (R (on the application of MM (Lebanon)) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and other cases)
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What was the background to the case?
Why did the first respondent introduce the MIR?
What issues arose for the Supreme Court’s consideration?
What did the court decide and why?
Does the court’s judgment clarify the law in this area? Are there any unresolved issues of which practitioners should be aware?
How does the decision fit in with other developments in this area of law?
What should lawyers take from the judgment?

Article summary

Immigration analysis: The Supreme Court’s decision on the minimum income requirement (MIR) for partners of non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationals seeking leave to enter is considered by Tony Muman, barrister, at 43 Temple Row Chambers. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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