Laub v. Attorney General and Another – sllr 1995 volume 2 page 088

In the case between LAUB (petitioner) and the Attorney-General and Another (representing the immigration authority), the court addressed whether a foreign national is entitled to procedural fairness and further extensions of a visit visa when material facts have not been fully disclosed, and whether discretionary decisions by immigration authorities require the grant of audience or reasons to the applicant. It was held that the petitioner, having suppressed relevant details about prior visits and passport inconsistencies, cannot claim a legitimate expectation of a further extension or hearing. The principle reaffirmed is that the Controller retains exclusive discretion in immigration matters, and no inherent right to audience or reasons exists once a visa expires. Reference was made to est