Briefing: what is the ‘right of abode’ in UK immigration and nationality law?
7 October 2025
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While the basic concept of the right of abode is relatively simple to explain, the real questions are often who has it and why —
While the basic concept of the right of abode is relatively simple to explain, the real questions are often who has it and why —
The Court of Appeal has agreed with the High Court and dismissed an appeal on a point of statutory interpretation regarding when the right of
Huson v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Entry Clearance Officer) (Rev 1) [2021] EWHC 885 (Admin) looks like a case about a 19-year-
While the basic concept of the right of abode is relatively simple to explain, the real questions are often who has it and why — which can very complicated to answer. We’ve put together this explainer to address those questions. If you spot something missing or incorrect in this post,...
The Court of Appeal has agreed with the High Court and dismissed an appeal on a point of statutory interpretation regarding when the right of abode was acquired through a person’s parent. The case is Indran Murugason, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department...
Huson v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Entry Clearance Officer) (Rev 1) [2021] EWHC 885 (Admin) looks like a case about a 19-year- old’s entitlement to the right of abode. We don’t see many right of abode cases these days, mainly because since 1 January 1983 the only...