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Harold J. Laski: I should like, therefore, to see the possibility of an appeal from the decision of the Home Secretary to a judge in…

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I should like, therefore, to see the possibility of an appeal from the decision of the Home Secretary to a judge in chambers where the latter would, on a case stated by the Department, hear such evidence as the applicant chose to bring for its refutation and then only make a final decision.
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Harold J. Laski

Editor's note · Context

Here, Laski proposes a judicial appeal process to ensure fairness in citizenship decisions.

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