International Protection Act 2026

Making a decision under section 86

87. (1) Where a Minister makes a section 86 decision, he or she shall—

(a) take the decision objectively and impartially on the merits of the individual case,

(b) have regard to the individual circumstances of the applicant, especially with regards to whether the applicant has been assessed as having special reception needs under section 81 ,

(c) have regard to the principle of proportionality,

(d) make the decision in writing and include in the decision the reasons on which it is based, and

(e) ensure the applicant retains access to—

(i) health care in accordance with section 80 , and

(ii) a standard of living in accordance with Union law, including the Charter, and international obligations for all applicants.

(2) A Minister who makes a section 86 decision in respect of an applicant shall inform the applicant of the decision by notice in writing.

(3) A notice under subsection (2) shall state the reasons for the section 86 decision the subject of the notice.