Key legal question
Whether the appeal in public law matters was admissible despite the immigration nature of the permit refusal.
Extracted holding
It was admissible because the appellant could rely on a statutory right under former Art. 17(2) LSEE and, in substance, on Art. 8 ECHR.
Extracted reasoning
A spouse of a settlement permit holder has a legal entitlement to a residence permit so long as the spouses live together; the existence of a close and effective family relationship also allowed reliance on Art. 8 ECHR for admissibility.