E7.5 Verification (29/11/2010)

Immigration officers have a general obligation to take such steps as are necessary or appropriate to verify (see Z2.5) any documentation or information relevant to any decision under immigration instructions, whether or not a particular provision enables or obliges them to do so.

E7.5.1 Verification of identity

If there is reason to doubt the claimed identity of an applicant or the authenticity of identity document(s), immigration officers must seek further information to verify the identity of the applicant and authenticity of the documents provided.

Effective 29/11/2010