What is a UTIAC2 Form?

The UTIAC2 form is a document used in the context of immigration and asylum cases in England and Wales, specifically within the Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber (UTIAC). The form is known as a “Statement of Service” and is used in judicial review proceedings.

When an individual or their legal representative files for a judicial review in an immigration or asylum case, they must serve a copy of the application and any accompanying documents to all respondents or interested parties named in the application.

The UTIAC2 form is then submitted to the tribunal to confirm that this service has been carried out. It is a necessary procedural step to ensure that all relevant parties are aware of the judicial review application and have received the necessary documents.

UTIAC2 Form and Legal Costs

Legal costs can vary in the Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber (UTIAC). Legal aid is available for certain immigration and asylum cases in England and Wales, including cases heard by the Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber (UTIAC). Legal aid can help cover the costs of legal advice, assistance, and representation in court. The legal costs that are likely to be incurred include:

Application fees:

The fee for applying for a judicial review in immigration or asylum cases is £169. If permission is granted for the case to proceed to a substantive hearing, an additional fee of £847 is required.

Hearing costs:

If permission to proceed is granted, but the case is eventually struck out or discontinued, the court may order the applicant to pay the respondent’s legal costs. This could happen, for example, if the claim is considered to be “totally without merit.”

If your application is successful at a substantive hearing, you may be able to recover your legal costs from the other party, subject to the court’s assessment.

Urgent application costs:

Urgent applications, such as those seeking to prevent immediate removal from the UK, often carry additional costs. These applications are typically considered quickly, and the court may impose cost penalties if the application is not well-founded.

Cost of renewed applications:

If permission is refused but you apply to renew the application, further fees apply. If the renewed application also fails, you may again be liable for the respondent’s legal costs.

Appeal costs:

If you need to appeal a decision from the UTIAC to a higher court, such as the Court of Appeal, additional fees and costs will apply. This includes a separate fee for filing the appeal and potential costs orders if the appeal is unsuccessful.

How Can ARC Costs Assist?

ARC Costs are a an independent team of expert Costs Draftsmen and Costs Lawyers dealing with both receiving party and paying party costs. We can also assist solicitors in the recovery of legal aid costs in publicly funded cases.

Our expertise ranges from advising on prospects of obtaining a costs order, and preparing submissions (our settling witness statements in support), to preparing Bills of Costs for assessment, or drafting Points of Dispute and Points of Reply, and providing representation at any detailed assessment hearing if any settlement agreements cannot be reached. 

Should you require any assistance or would like to discuss your query, please contact us on 01204 397302, or have one of our costs experts contact you directly by emailing info@arccosts.co.uk.