Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 86173
Immigration: Appeals
Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 3 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sir Christopher Chope
Conservative — Christchurch
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make his policy that witnesses giving evidence at hearings of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) should do so under oath.
Answer
Sarah SackmanAs an issue of tribunal procedure, giving evidence under oath would be a matter for judicial consideration. Rule 14(3) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) already provides that the tribunal may require evidence...
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