R (Eric Kind) v Secretary of State for Home Department

The Divisional Court quashed the Home Office’s decision to refuse security clearance to Mr Eric Kind, who was offered the position of Head of Investigations for the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office. In quashing the decision, the Court held that the Home Office had unlawfully prejudged the application.

Ben Jaffey QC acted for the Claimant.

Please find the full judgment here.