Mohammad Amin NejatImmigration Lawyer at Nejat Immigration

"The Case That Changed UK Asylum Appeals: Karanakaran"

29 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief explanatory video, the presenter outlines the landmark Karanakaran approach that governs UK asylum appeal proceedings. The speaker explains that judges at both the First‑tier Tribunal (FTT) and the Upper Tribunal (UT) must reject the rigid 50 % proof rule and instead assess all evidence holistically to determine whether there is a real risk of harm to the applicant. The video emphasizes that if an FTT judge applies the wrong standard of proof, this constitutes an error of law, allowing the UT to overturn the decision. The segment concludes with a promotional call‑to‑action inviting viewers to contact Nejat Immigration Ltd. for a consultation with OISC‑accredited immigration lawyers.

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When you appeal to the first-tier tribunal or upper tribunal, judges must follow the Karnakaran approach. It means they can't use a strict 50% proof rule. They can't ignore your evidence just because it's not fully proven. They must look at everything together and decide if there's a real risk of harm or not. And in the upper tribunal, Karnakaran is powerful. If the FTT judge used the wrong standard of proof, that's an error of law, and the UT and overturn the decision. If you need help with your case, contact Nejat Immigration Ltd. to book a consultation with one of our OISC-accredited immigration lawyers.