13 June 2024 Keith Rix 2112 Case Updates Secretary of State for the Home Department v Bal [2023] UKAITUR UI2023001885 by Keith Rix “Trust me, I’m a country expert” The Case The Respondents, a husband and wife, are both nationals of India and seek leave to remain in the United Kingdom on human rights grounds. The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) allowed their linked appeals. The Secretary of State was granted permission to appeal against that decision To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags PsychologyPsychiatryDuties of the ExpertExpertiseAsylum and immigrationCountry experts11. Report Writing Related articles EWI Annual Conference 2026: Opening keynote tackles the use of AI in Expert Reports Do not leave it until cross-examination to reveal your true opinion Take care not to conflate your role as a contractor with your duties as an expert witness Podcast Episode 26: Expert Advisor versus Expert Witness Gary Alexander MacDougall v Lloyd Philip Thomas & Ors [2026] EWHC 1142 (Ch) Switch article M v N (Approved) [2023] IEHC 759 Previous Article Outcomes from the 2024 EWI Annual General Meeting Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.