Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the complaint was admissible under public law despite the absence of a general right to a residence permit
Decisione estratta
The appeal was admissible because the appellant could invoke Article 8 ECHR in view of his regular contact with his minor son residing in Switzerland.
Motivazione estratta
Although residence permits are generally discretionary, an effective family relationship with a person entitled to reside in Switzerland can confer standing under Article 8 ECHR.