IA131902013

The matter was listed initially on 14 November 2013 before Judge of the First-tier Tribunal Blum. At that hearing the appellant submitted evidence which supported his case that he had never claimed to have studied at the University of Gloucestershire. He had initially started his studies at E-College (also known as Eden College) and the awarding body was then the University of Bolton. The course that he was studying was then transferred to LSME (London School of Management Education) which was affiliated to the awarding body of the University of Gloucester.

The Judge went on to make findings at paragraphs 19-25 of his determination as follows:

�19. I am satisfied that the respondent has established the facts upon which it sought to rely in relation to the production of a false certificate through deception, and I so find, having applied the high standard of proof required as set out by the Court of Appeal in A v SSHD [2010] EWCA Civ 773 . I find the appellant has acted dishonestly.

After the November adjournment, on 4 th December 2013 the UKBA wrote to the University regarding the appellant�s studies. On 6 December 2013 the University wrote to the respondent stating that they had never accredited courses with Eden College or eCollege. Records showed that � the appellant had applied to study with the University in April 2013 but was rejected in June 2013 �. No further communication was received from him.

The respondent�s file notes that an email dated 20 th December 2012 was written to the University of Gloucestershire requesting confirmation that the appellant had � studied at the University of Gloucestershire � and has been awarded the qualification as stated. By the same date, an email responded stating that an official had spoken to the colleagues who had checked records and who found �no trace of the student �.