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This Part is referred to in: Part 06 (6.1), (6.5), PDP 07 (2.10), PDP 54 (14.2), (2.1), PDP 54a (14.2), (2.1), Colley CLC [4], Du Pont v Dupont [92], Ewing v Office of the Deputy Prime Minister [12], Mount Cook Land Limited v Westminster City Council [69], R (Corner House Research) v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry [73], The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government v Bovale Ltd [50], [66], [71], [71], Werner v CIR [28].
This Part is referred to in the following SIs: Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2008 (44), Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2007 (7), Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2005 (Notes), Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2005 (Notes), Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2001 (17), Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2006 (8), Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2005 (12), Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2005 (Notes), (Notes), (Notes), Civil Procedure Amendment Rules 2003 (Notes), (Notes), Civil Procedure (Amendment No 4) Rules 2000 (Notes), (30), Civil Procedure Amendment Rules 2003 (Notes), Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2005 (Notes), (Notes), (7), Civil Procedure Amendment Rules 2003 (5), (4), Civil Procedure (Amendment No 4) Rules 2000 (22), Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2005 (Notes), Civil Procedure Amendment Rules 2003 (Notes), Civil Procedure (Amendment No 4) Rules 2000 (30), Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2008 (44), Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2005 (9).
New Section III added w/e from 4 April 2005,
Part 54 is amended by the insertion of a new Section II, and alteration of the title and list of contents, w/e from 1 April 2003,
Rules 54.21-54.27 (ie Pt II of Rule 54) deleted w/e from 6 April 2008,
See also the Immigration and Asylum Appeals (Procedure) Rules 2003 and the Immigration and Asylum Appeals (Fast Track Procedure) Rules 2003,
Text omitted in the table of contents w/e from 6 April 2008,
Transitional provisions dealing with the changes made to this Part in relation to Nationality, Asylum and Immigration applications can be found in Rule 9 of the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2005.

See also Practice Direction 54A, Practice Direction 54B, Practice Direction 54C, Practice Direction 54D

Part 54 JUDICIAL REVIEW AND STATUTORY REVIEW

Contents of this Part
Title Number
I JUDICIAL REVIEW  
Scope and interpretation Rule 54.1
When this Section must be used Rule 54.2
When this Section may be used Rule 54.3
Permission required Rule 54.4
Time limit for filing claim form Rule 54.5
Claim form Rule 54.6
Service of claim form Rule 54.7
Acknowledgment of service Rule 54.8
Failure to file acknowledgment of service Rule 54.9
Permission given Rule 54.10
Service of order giving or refusing permission Rule 54.11
Permission decision without a hearing Rule 54.12
Defendant etc. may not apply to set aside Rule 54.13
Response Rule 54.14
Where claimant seeks to rely on additional grounds Rule 54.15
Evidence Rule 54.16
Court's powers to hear any person Rule 54.17
Judicial review may be decided without a hearing Rule 54.18
Court's powers in respect of quashing orders Rule 54.19
Transfer Rule 54.20
III APPLICATIONS FOR STATUTORY REVIEW UNDER SECTION 103A OF THE NATIONALITY, IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM ACT 2002  
Scope and interpretation Rule 54.28
Representation of applicants while filter provision has effect Rule 54.28A
Service of documents on appellants within the jurisdiction Rule 54.28B
Application for review Rule 54.29
Application to extend time limit Rule 54.30
Procedure while filter provision has effect Rule 54.31
Procedure in fast track cases while filter provision does not have effect Rule 54.32
Determination of the application by the Administrative Court Rule 54.33
Service of order Rule 54.34
Costs Rule 54.35
Continuing an application in circumstances in which it would otherwise be treated as abandoned Rule 54.36

I JUDICIAL REVIEW

Scope and interpretation
54.1   
(1)     This Section of this Part contains rules about judicial review.
(2)     In this Section –
(a)     a ‘claim for judicial review’ means a claim to review the lawfulness of –
(i)     an enactment; or
(ii)     a decision, action or failure to act in relation to the exercise of a public function.
(b)     revoked
(c)     revoked
(d)     revoked
(e)     ‘the judicial review procedure’ means the Part 8 procedure as modified by this Section;
(f)     ‘interested party’ means any person (other than the claimant and defendant) who is directly affected by the claim; and
(g)     ‘court’ means the High Court, unless otherwise stated.

(Rule 8.1(6)(b) provides that a rule or practice direction may, in relation to a specified type of proceedings, disapply or modify any of the rules set out in Part 8 as they apply to those proceedings)

Paras (b), (c) and (d) of Rule 54.1 (which contained definitions of mandamus, prohibition and certiorari) deleted w/e 1st May 2004,
Rule 54.1(1) and (2) amended to refer to Section II w/e from 1 April 2003.
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When this Section must be used
54.2   

The judicial review procedure must be used in a claim for judicial review where the claimant is seeking –

(a)     a mandatory order;
(b)     a prohibiting order;
(c)     a quashing order; or
(d)     an injunction under section 30 of the Supreme Court Act 19811 (restraining a person from acting in any office in which he is not entitled to act).
Rule 54.2 amended to refer to Section II w/e from 1 April 2003.
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When this Section may be used
54.3   
(1)     The judicial review procedure may be used in a claim for judicial review where the claimant is seeking –
(a)     a declaration; or
(b)     an injunction(GL).

(Section 31(2) of the Supreme Court Act 1981Acts sets out the circumstances in which the court may grant a declaration or injunction in a claim for judicial review)

(Where the claimant is seeking a declaration or injunction in addition to one of the remedies listed in rule 54.2, the judicial review procedure must be used)

(2)     A claim for judicial review may include a claim for damages, restitution or the recovery of a sum due but may not seek such a remedy alone.

(Section 31(4) of the Supreme Court Act sets out the circumstances in which the court may award damages, restitution or the recovery of a sum due on a claim for judicial review)

Rule 54.3 amended to refer to Section II w/e from 1 April 2003,
Words "such a remedy" substituted for "damages" in Rule 54.3(2), new cross-ref inserted w/e 1st May 2004.
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Permission required
54.4   

The court’s permission to proceed is required in a claim for judicial review whether started under this Section or transferred to the Administrative Court.

Rule 54.4 amended to refer to Section II w/e from 1 April 2003.
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Time limit for filing claim form
54.5   
(1)     The claim form must be filed –
(a)     promptly; and
(b)     in any event not later than 3 months after the grounds to make the claim first arose.
(2)     The time limit in this rule may not be extended by agreement between the parties.
(3)     This rule does not apply when any other enactment specifies a shorter time limit for making the claim for judicial review.
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Claim form
54.6   
(1)     In addition to the matters set out in rule 8.2 (contents of the claim form) the claimant must also state –
(a)     the name and address of any person he considers to be an interested party;
(b)     that he is requesting permission to proceed with a claim for judicial review; and
(c)     any remedy (including any interim remedy) he is claiming.

(Part 25 sets out how to apply for an interim remedy)

(2)     The claim form must be accompanied by the documents required by the relevant practice direction.
This Rule is referred to in: PDP 54 (4.1), (5.1), PDP 54a (4.1), (5.1).
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Service of claim form
54.7   

The claim form must be served on –

(a)     the defendant; and
(b)     unless the court otherwise directs, any person the claimant considers to be an interested party,

within 7 days after the date of issue.

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Acknowledgment of service
54.8   
(1)     Any person served with the claim form who wishes to take part in the judicial review must file an acknowledgment of service in the relevant practice form in accordance with the following provisions of this rule.
(2)     Any acknowledgment of service must be –
(a)     filed not more than 21 days after service of the claim form; and
(b)     served on –
(i)     the claimant; and
(ii)     subject to any direction under rule 54.7(b), any other person named in the claim form,

as soon as practicable and, in any event, not later than 7 days after it is filed.

(3)     The time limits under this rule may not be extended by agreement between the parties.
(4)     The acknowledgment of service –
(a)     must –
(i)     where the person filing it intends to contest the claim, set out a summary of his grounds for doing so; and
(ii)     state the name and address of any person the person filing it considers to be an interested party; and
(b)     may include or be accompanied by an application for directions.
(5)     Rule 10.3(2) does not apply.
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Failure to file acknowledgment of service
54.9   
(1)     Where a person served with the claim form has failed to file an acknowledgment of service in accordance with rule 54.8, he –
(a)     may not take part in a hearing to decide whether permission should be given unless the court allows him to do so; but
(b)     provided he complies with rule 54.14 or any other direction of the court regarding the filing and service of –
(i)     detailed grounds for contesting the claim or supporting it on additional grounds; and
(ii)     any written evidence,

may take part in the hearing of the judicial review.

(2)     Where that person takes part in the hearing of the judicial review, the court may take his failure to file an acknowledgment of service into account when deciding what order to make about costs.
(3)     Rule 8.4 does not apply.
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Permission given
54.10   
(1)     Where permission to proceed is given the court may also give directions.
(2)     Directions under paragraph (1) may include a stay(GL) of proceedings to which the claim relates.

(Rule 3.7 provides a sanction for the non-payment of the fee payable when permission to proceed has been given)

This Rule is referred to in: PDP 54 (7.1), (8.1), PDP 54a (7.1), (8.1), PDP 54d (5.6).
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Service of order giving or refusing permission
54.11   

The court will serve –

(a)     the order giving or refusing permission; and
(b)     any directions,

on –

(i)     the claimant;
(ii)     the defendant; and
(iii)     any other person who filed an acknowledgment of service.
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Permission decision without a hearing
54.12   
(1)     This rule applies where the court, without a hearing –
(a)     refuses permission to proceed; or
(b)     gives permission to proceed –
(i)     subject to conditions; or
(ii)     on certain grounds only.
(2)     The court will serve its reasons for making the decision when it serves the order giving or refusing permission in accordance with rule 54.11.
(3)     The claimant may not appeal but may request the decision to be reconsidered at a hearing.
(4)     A request under paragraph (3) must be filed within 7 days after service of the reasons under paragraph (2).
(5)     The claimant, defendant and any other person who has filed an acknowledgment of service will be given at least 2 days’ notice of the hearing date.
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Defendant etc. may not apply to set aside(GL)
54.13   

Neither the defendant nor any other person served with the claim form may apply to set aside(GL) an order giving permission to proceed.

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Response
54.14   
(1)     A defendant and any other person served with the claim form who wishes to contest the claim or support it on additional grounds must file and serve –
(a)     detailed grounds for contesting the claim or supporting it on additional grounds; and
(b)     any written evidence,

within 35 days after service of the order giving permission.

(2)     The following rules do not apply –
(a)     rule 8.5 (3) and 8.5 (4)(defendant to file and serve written evidence at the same time as acknowledgment of service); and
(b)     rule 8.5 (5) and 8.5(6) (claimant to file and serve any reply within 14 days).
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Where claimant seeks to rely on additional grounds
54.15   

The court’s permission is required if a claimant seeks to rely on grounds other than those for which he has been given permission to proceed.

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Evidence
54.16   
(1)     Rule 8.6 (1) does not apply.
(2)     No written evidence may be relied on unless –
(a)     it has been served in accordance with any –
(i)     rule under this Section; or
(ii)     direction of the court; or
(b)     the court gives permission.
This Rule is referred to in: PDP 54 (11.1), PDP 54a (11.1).
Rule 54.16 amended to refer to Section II w/e from 1 April 2003,
Rule 54.16 amended w/e from 2 December 2002.
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Court's powers to hear any person
54.17   
(1)     Any person may apply for permission –
(a)     to file evidence; or
(b)     make representations at the hearing of the judicial review.
(2)     An application under paragraph (1) should be made promptly.
This Rule is referred to in: PDP 54 (13.1), PDP 54a (13.1).
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Judicial review may be decided without a hearing
54.18   

The court may decide the claim for judicial review without a hearing where all the parties agree.

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Court's powers in respect of quashing orders
54.19   
(1)     This rule applies where the court makes a quashing order in respect of the decision to which the claim relates.
(2)     The court may –
(a)    
(i)     remit the matter to the decision-maker; and
(ii)     direct it to reconsider the matter and reach a decision in accordance with the judgment of the court; or
(b)     in so far as any enactment permits, substitute its own decision for the decision to which the claim relates.

(Section 31 of the Supreme Court Act 1981Acts2 enables the High Court, subject to certain conditions, to substitute its own decision for the decision in question.)

Rule 54.19(3) and the parenthesis following it deleted w/e from 6 April 2008,
Text substituted in Rule 54.19(2) w/e from 6 April 2008.
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Transfer
54.20   

The court may

(a)     order a claim to continue as if it had not been started under this Section; and
(b)     where it does so, give directions about the future management of the claim.

(Part 30 (transfer) applies to transfers to and from the Administrative Court)

This Rule is referred to in: PDP 54 (13.5), PDP 54a (13.5).
Heading following Rule 54.20 and Rules 54.21-54.27 deleted w/e from 6 April 2008,
Rule 54.20 amended to refer to Section II w/e from 1 April 2003.
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III APPLICATIONS FOR STATUTORY REVIEW UNDER SECTION 103A OF THE NATIONALITY, IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM ACT 2002

Scope and interpretation
54.28   
(1)     This Section of this Part contains rules about applications to the High Court under section 103A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 20023 for an order requiring the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal to reconsider its decision on an appeal.
(2)     In this Section –
(a)     ‘the 2002 Act’ means the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002;
(b)     ‘the 2004 Act’ means the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 20044;
(c)     ‘appellant’ means the appellant in the proceedings before the Tribunal;
(d)     ‘applicant’ means a person applying to the High Court under section 103A;
(e)     ‘asylum claim’ has the meaning given in section 113(1) of the 2002 Act;
(ea)     ‘fast track case’ means any case in relation to which an order made under section 26(8) of the 2004 Act provides that the time period for making an application under section 103A(1) of the 2002 Act or giving notification under paragraph 30(5) of Schedule 2 to the 2004 Act is less than 5 days;
(f)     ‘filter provision’ means paragraph 30 of Schedule 2 to the 2004 Act;
(g)     ‘order for reconsideration’ means an order under section 103A(1) requiring the Tribunal to reconsider its decision on an appeal;
(h)     ‘section 103A’ means section 103A of the 2002 Act;
(i)     ‘Tribunal’ means the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal.
(3)     Any reference in this Section to a period of time specified in –
(a)     section 103A(3) for making an application for an order under section 103A(1); or
(b)     paragraph 30(5)(b) of Schedule 2 to the 2004 Act for giving notice under that paragraph,

includes a reference to that period as varied by any order under section 26(8) of the 2004 Act.

(4)     Rule 2.8 applies to the calculation of the periods of time specified in –
(a)     section 103A(3); and
(b)     paragraph 30(5)(b) of Schedule 2 to the 2004 Act.
(5)     Save as provided otherwise, the provisions of this Section apply to an application under section 103A regardless of whether the filter provision has effect in relation to that application.
New Section III added w/e from 4 April 2005,
Para (ea) added after 54.28(2)(a) added w/e from 6 April 2006.
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Representation of applicants while filter provision has effect
54.28A   
(1)     This rule applies during any period in which the filter provision has effect.
(2)     An applicant may, for the purpose of taking any step under rule 54.29 or 54.30, be represented by any person permitted to provide him with immigration advice or immigration services under section 84 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 19995.
(3)     A representative acting for an applicant under paragraph (2) shall be regarded as the applicant's legal representative for the purpose of rule 22.1 (Documents to be verified by a statement of truth) regardless of whether he would otherwise be so regarded.
Rule 54.28A added (see SI ref in 54.28) w/e from 6 April 2006.
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Service of documents on appellants within the jurisdiction
54.28B   
(1)     In proceedings under this Section, rules 6.7 and 6.23(a) do not apply to the service of documents on an appellant who is within the jurisdiction.
(2)     Where a representative is acting for an appellant who is within the jurisdiction, a document must be served on the appellant by –
(a)     serving it on the appellant’s representative; or
(b)     serving it on the appellant personally or sending it to the appellant’s address by first class post (or an alternative service which provides for delivery on the next business day),

but if the document is served on the appellant under sub-paragraph (b), a copy must also at the same time be sent to the appellant’s representative.

Rule 54.28B added (see SI ref in 54.28) w/e from 6 April 2006,
Rule 54.28B(2) - new text inserted after (b) w/e from 2 October 2006,
Text substituted in Rule 54.28B(1), Rule 54.28B(2)(a), Rule 54.28B(2)(b) w/e from 1 October 2008.
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Application for review
54.29   
(1)     Subject to paragraph (5), an application for an order for reconsideration must be made by filing an application notice –
(a)     during a period in which the filter provision has effect, with the Tribunal at the address specified in the relevant practice direction; and
(b)     at any other time, at the Administrative Court Office.
(2)     During any period in which the filter provision does not have effect, the applicant must file with the application notice –
(a)     the notice of the immigration, asylum or nationality decision to which the appeal related;
(b)     any other document which was served on the appellant giving reasons for that decision;
(c)     the grounds of appeal to the Tribunal;
(d)     the Tribunal's determination on the appeal; and
(e)     any other documents material to the application which were before the Tribunal.
(2A)     During any period in which the filter provision has effect, the applicant must file with the application notice a list of the documents referred to in paragraph (2)(a) to (e).
(3)     The applicant must also file with the application notice written submissions setting out –
(a)     the grounds upon which it is contended that the Tribunal made an error of law which may have affected its decision; and
(b)     reasons in support of those grounds.
(4)     Where the applicant –
(a)     was the respondent to the appeal; and
(b)     was required to serve the Tribunal's determination on the appellant,

the application notice must contain a statement of the date on which, and the means by which, the determination was served.

(5)     Where the applicant is in detention under the Immigration Acts, the application may be made either –
(a)     in accordance with paragraphs (1) to (3); or
(b)     by serving the documents specified in paragraphs (1) to (3) on the person having custody of him.
(6)     Where an application is made in accordance with paragraph (5)(b), the person on whom the application notice is served must –
(a)     endorse on the notice the date that it is served on him;
(b)     give the applicant an acknowledgment in writing of receipt of the notice; and
(c)     forward the notice and documents within 2 days
(i)     during a period in which the filter provision has effect, to the Tribunal; and
(ii)     at any other time, to the Administrative Court Office.
This Rule is referred to in: PDP 52 (21.7A), (21.7A).
Amendments made to Rule 54.29(1) w/e from 6 April 2006,
Amendments made to Rule 54.29(2) w/e from 6 April 2006,
Rule 54.29(2A) inserted w/e from 6 April 2006.
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Application to extend time limit
54.30   

An application to extend the time limit for making an application under section 103A(1) must –

(a)     be made in the application notice;
(b)     set out the grounds on which it is contended that the application notice could not reasonably practicably have been filed within the time limit; and
(c)     be supported by written evidence verified by a statement of truth.
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Procedure while filter provision has effect
54.31   
(1)     This rule applies during any period in which the filter provision has effect.
(2)     Where the applicant receives notice from the Tribunal that it –
(a)     does not propose to make an order for reconsideration; or
(b)     does not propose to grant permission for the application to be made outside the relevant time limit,

and the applicant wishes the court to consider the application, the applicant must file a notice in writing at the Administrative Court Office in accordance with paragraph 30(5)(b) of Schedule 2 to the 2004 Act.

(2A)     The applicant must file with the notice –
(a)     a copy of the Tribunal’s notification that it does not propose to make an order for reconsideration or does not propose to grant permission for the application to be made outside the relevant time limit (referred to in CPR rule 54.31(2));
(b)     any other document which was served on the applicant by the Tribunal giving reasons for its decision in paragraph (a);
(c)     written evidence in support of any application by the applicant seeking permission to make the application outside the relevant time limit, if applicable;
(d)     a copy of the application for reconsideration under section 103A of the 2002 Act (Form AIT/103A), as submitted to the Tribunal (referred to in Rule 54.29(1)(a).
(3)     Where the applicant –
(a)     was the respondent to the appeal; and
(b)     was required to serve the notice from the Tribunal mentioned in paragraph (2) on the appellant,

the notice filed in accordance with paragraph 30(5)(b) of Schedule 2 to the 2004 Act must contain a statement of the date on which, and the means by which, the notice from the Tribunal was served.

(4)     A notice which is filed outside the period specified in paragraph 30(5)(b) must –
(a)     set out the grounds on which it is contended that the notice could not reasonably practicably have been filed within that period; and
(b)     be supported by written evidence verified by a statement of truth.
(5)     If the applicant wishes to respond to the reasons given by the Tribunal for its decision that it –
(a)     does not propose to make an order for reconsideration; or
(b)     does not propose to grant permission for the application to be made outside the relevant time limit,

the notice filed in accordance with paragraph 30(5)(b) of Schedule 2 to the 2004 Act must be accompanied by written submissions setting out the grounds upon which the applicant disputes any of the reasons given by the Tribunal and giving reasons in support of those grounds.

Rule 54.31(2A) inserted w/e from 2 October 2006.
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Procedure in fast track cases while filter provision does not have effect
54.32   
(1)     This rule applies only during a period in which the filter provision does not have effect.
(2)     Where a party applies for an order for reconsideration in a fast track case –
(a)     the court will serve copies of the application notice and written submissions on the other party to the appeal; and
(b)     the other party to the appeal may file submissions in response to the application not later than 2 days after being served with the application.
This Rule is referred to in: PDP 54b (2.3).
Rule 54.32(2) substituted w/e from 6 April 2006.
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Determination of the application by the Administrative Court
54.33   
(1)     This rule, and rules 54.34 and 54.35, apply to applications under section 103A which are determined by the Administrative Court.
(2)     The application will be considered by a single judge without a hearing.
(3)     Unless it orders otherwise, the court will not receive evidence which was not submitted to the Tribunal.
(4)     Subject to paragraph (5), where the court determines an application for an order for reconsideration, it may –
(a)     dismiss the application;
(b)     make an order requiring the Tribunal to reconsider its decision on the appeal under section 103A(1) of the 2002 Act; or
(c)     refer the appeal to the Court of Appeal under section 103C of the 2002 Act.
(5)     The court will only make an order requiring the Tribunal to reconsider its decision on an appeal if it thinks that –
(a)     the Tribunal may have made an error of law; and
(b)     there is a real possibility that the Tribunal would make a different decision on reconsidering the appeal (which may include making a different direction under section 87 of the 2002 Act).
(6)     Where the Court of Appeal has restored the application to the court under section 103C(2)(g) of the 2002 Act, the court may not refer the appeal to the Court of Appeal.
(7)     The court's decision shall be final and there shall be no appeal from that decision or renewal of the application.
This Rule is referred to in: AM v Asylum and Immigration Tribunal [36].
This Rule is referred to in the following SIs: Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2005 (9), (9).
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Service of order
54.34   
(1)     The court will send copies of its order to –
(a)     the applicant and the other party to the appeal, except where paragraph (2) applies; and
(b)     the Tribunal.
(2)     Where the appellant is within the jurisdiction and the application relates, in whole or in part, to an asylum claim, the court will send a copy of its order to the Secretary of State.
(2A)     Paragraph (2) does not apply in a fast track case.
(3)     Where the court sends an order to the Secretary of State under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State must –
(a)     serve the order on the appellant; and
(b)     immediately after serving the order, notify –
(i)     the court; and
(ii)     where the order requires the Tribunal to reconsider its decision on the appeal, the Tribunal,

on what date and by what method the order was served.

(4)     The Secretary of State must provide the notification required by paragraph (3)(b) no later than 28 days after the date on which the court sends him a copy of its order.
(5)     If, 28 days after the date on which the court sends a copy of its order to the Secretary of State in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary of State has not provided the notification required by paragraph (3)(b)(i), the court may serve the order on the appellant.
(5A)     Where the court serves an order for reconsideration under paragraph (5), it will notify the Tribunal of the date on which the order was served.
(6)     If the court makes an order under section 103D(1) of the 2002 Act, it will send copies of that order to –
(a)     the appellant's legal representative; and
(b)     the Legal Services Commission.
(7)     Where paragraph (2) applies, the court will not serve copies of an order under section 103D(1) of the 2002 Act until either –
(a)     the Secretary of State has provided the notification required by paragraph (3)(b); or
(b)     28 days after the date on which the court sent a copy of its order to the Secretary of State,

whichever is the earlier.

This Rule is referred to in: PDP 54b (3.2).
Rule 54.34(2) substituted w/e from 6 April 2006,
Rule 54.34(2A) added w/e from 6 April 2006,
Rule 54.34(5) amended w/e from 6 April 2006,
Rule 54.34(5A) added w/e from 6 April 2006.
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Costs
54.35   

The court shall make no order as to the costs of an application under this Section except, where appropriate, an order under section 103D(1) of the 2002 Act.

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Continuing an application in circumstances in which it would otherwise be treated as abandoned
54.36   
(1)     This rule applies to an application under section 103A of the 2002 Act which –
(a)     would otherwise be treated as abandoned under section 104(4A) of the 2002 Act; but
(b)     meets the conditions set out in section 104(4B) or section 104(4C) of the 2002 Act.
(2)     Where section 104(4A) of the 2002 Act applies and the applicant wishes to pursue the application, the applicant must file a notice at the Administrative Court Office –
(a)     where section 104(4B) of the 2002 Act applies, within 28 days of the date on which the applicant received notice of the grant of leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for a period exceeding 12 months; or
(b)     where section 104(4C) of the 2002 Act applies, within 28 days of the date on which the applicant received notice of the grant of leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.
(3)     Where the applicant does not comply with the time limits specified in paragraph (2), the application will be treated as abandoned in accordance with section 104(4) of the 2002 Act.
(4)     The applicant must serve the notice filed under paragraph (2) on the other party to the appeal.
(5)     Where section 104(4B) of the 2002 Act applies, the notice filed under paragraph (2) must state –
(a)     the applicant’s full name and date of birth;
(b)     the Administrative Court reference number;
(c)     the Home Office reference number, if applicable;
(d)     the date on which the applicant was granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for a period exceeding 12 months; and
(e)     that the applicant wishes to pursue the application insofar as it is brought on grounds relating to the Refugee Convention specified in section 84(1)(g) of the 2002 Act.
(6)     Where section 104(4C) of the 2002 Act applies, the notice filed under paragraph (2) must state –
(a)     the applicant’s full name and date of birth;
(b)     the Administrative Court reference number;
(c)     the Home Office reference number, if applicable;
(d)     the date on which the applicant was granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; and
(e)     that the applicant wishes to pursue the application insofar as it is brought on grounds relating to section 19B of the Race Relations Act 1976Acts specified in section 84(1)(b) of the 2002 Act.
(7)     Where an applicant has filed a notice under paragraph (2) the court will notify the applicant of the date on which it received the notice.
(8)     The court will send a copy of the notice issued under paragraph (7) to the other party to the appeal.
This Rule is referred to in the following SIs: Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2006 (Notes).
Rule 54.36 inserted w/e from 2 October 2006.
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Footnotes

1. 1981 c.54. Return to footnote 1
2. 1981 c.54. Section 31 is amended by section 141 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15). Return to footnote 2
3. 2002 c.41 Return to footnote 3
4. 2004 c.19 Return to footnote 4
5. 1999 c. 33. Part V of that Act has been amended by the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), section 140, and the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), sections 37 to 41 and 47, and Schedule 4. Return to footnote 5
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