The Decisions in Kiarie and Ahsan – Implications and consequences for ETS/TOEIC litigation and beyond

This seminar will deal with the immediate and wider implications of the decision in R(Ahsan) and others v SSHD [2017] EWCA Civ 2009, building on from the decision in Kiarie and Byndloss v SSHD [2017] 1 WLR 2380. Both cases involved an allegation of TOEIC (the Test of English for International Communication) fraud.

This seminar will cover:

• The decisions in the cases of R(Ahsan) and others v SSHD [2017] EWCA Civ 2009 and Kiarie and Byndloss v SSHD [2017] 1 WLR 2380
• The future of ETS (Educational Testing Service)/TOEIC challenges
• Implications of the Kiarie and Ahsan decisions for public law generally and alternative remedies in particular

Speakers

• Sonali Naik, Garden Court Chambers (counsel for the Intervenor in Kiarie)
• Patrick Lewis, Garden Court Chambers
• Greg Ó Ceallaigh, Garden Court Chambers (counsel in Ahsan)
• Liam Doyle, M&K Solicitors (solicitor in Ahsan)
• Nabeel Ahsan (appellant in Ahsan)

Drinks and nibbles will be served after the seminar for which we hope you will join us.