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''M v Home Office'' UKHL 5
is a UK constitutional law">993
UKHL 5
is a UK constitutional law case concerning the rule of law.


Facts

An action for judicial review of the actions of the Home Secretary was brought by M, a deported teacher from Zaire. The Home Secretary, Kenneth Baker, Baron Baker of Dorking, Kenneth Baker, had been told by the High Court to return a Zaire teacher to the United Kingdom on refugee status, after being deported.


Judgment


Court of Appeal

Michael Nolan, Baron Nolan, Nolan LJ held that the teacher had to be returned, and said the following. 992QB 270, 314


House of Lords

The
House of Lords The House of Lords, also known as the House of Peers, is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Membership is by appointment, heredity or official function. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster ...
held that the Home Secretary acted in contempt of court, and had to return the teacher. Lord Templeman said the following:


See also

* United Kingdom constitutional law


References

{{reflist, 2 United Kingdom constitutional case law