Case No. UKUT-00133-(IAC)

[2021] UKSC 7; [2021] Imm AR 879 (“Begum”) was misconceived because both the instant case and Balajigari concerned allegations of dishonesty which had serious consequences in respect of future applications and which could result in a 10 year ban on re-entry to the United Kingdom. In contrast, Ms Begum had her citizenship revoked “on grounds of conduciveness to the public good”, not because of any issue relating to dishonesty.33.In reliance on Balajigari Mr Turner submitted that, if it was for the Tribunal to determine for itself the issue of dishonesty, it was then entitled to consider post-decision evidence. This would include the applicant’s explanation that he acted on the advice of Mr Chowdhury, which was first contained in his Pre-Action-Protocol Letter on 17 March 2020 and later in his statements, the statement from Mr Chowdhury and the supporting emails. The applicant would also be entitled to give oral evidence. Without such evidence the Tribunal would be unable to fully understand the issue, and the applicant would otherwise be unable to provide evidence to rebut the allegation of dishonesty and prevent his entry clearance being revoked.