Guidance

The ethical decision-making model: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on making decisions involving difficult ethical issues.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
11 November 2021
Last updated
30 May 2025 鈥� See all updates

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff make decisions using the ethical decision-making model.

The purpose is to enable staff to articulate and raise concerns and to seek resolution ensuring that the right decision is made first time.

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Published 11 November 2021
Last updated 30 May 2025

  1. Updated narrative on using the ethical decision-making model and updated details on escalation routes.

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