The Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) letter is the first step in Judicial Review, giving the Home Office a final chance to correct errors before court proceedings begin.
A Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) letter is a formal legal notice sent to the Home Office before starting Judicial Review proceedings. It sets out the errors in the decision, the legal grounds, and gives the Home Office 14 days to respond and reconsider without the need for litigation.
PAP is used when there are no appeal or AR rights, or when urgent intervention is required to prevent removal or correct unlawful refusal decisions.
Where your refusal letter does not offer an appeal or AR remedy, PAP may be the only option.
PAP letters can stop imminent removal or deportation pending reconsideration.
If the Home Office has acted irrationally, unfairly, or unlawfully, PAP is the first step to challenge it.
We examine your refusal or Home Office action for errors of law and irrationality.
We prepare a detailed letter before claim citing legal grounds and remedies sought.
We serve the PAP to the Home Office and await their 14-day response period.
If unresolved, we escalate to Judicial Review proceedings in the Upper Tribunal or High Court.
If the Home Office upholds the decision or ignores the PAP within the response period, we move quickly to protect your position.
Draft and issue JR proceedings in the Upper Tribunal or High Court, seeking urgent directions where necessary.
Ask the court to stop removal or enforcement action while your JR is considered.
Where appropriate, switch to an appeal, fresh claim, or new application with stronger evidence.
Independent organisations that can provide additional help while we pursue your PAP and (if needed) Judicial Review.
Some JR matters may qualify for Legal Aid — we’ll assess eligibility and scope.
Advice and safeguarding for vulnerable applicants facing enforcement action.
24/7 helpline: accommodation, welfare assistance and referrals.
Humanitarian support, family tracing and crisis assistance.
If PAP resolves the issue, we secure the correct outcome. If not, we escalate strategically.
Clear facts, precise legal grounds, and remedies sought — compliant with JR Pre-Action Protocol.
We marshal policy, guidance and case law to demonstrate error and proportionality.
We prepare JR pleadings and interim relief in parallel, so you are protected if PAP fails.
Extensive experience in immigration PAPs and Judicial Review strategy.
Precise facts, policy and case law support every allegation of error.
Clear quotes, staged fees, and no surprises.
Same-day drafting for removals and enforcement emergencies.
We explain options clearly and keep you informed at every step.
Tracked timelines and prompt reporting of every Home Office response.
Get urgent, confidential advice. We draft PAP letters fast — and protect you with JR if the Home Office doesn’t act.
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