Applied for Naturalisation and possibility to appear in the Magistrate Court

[rog3983]

Hi everyone,
I have applied for naturalisation on 5 years route. I made my online application on 16th January 2023 and did my biometrics on 23rd January. I am a taxi driver and my private hire badge has been revoked by the local council authority. I have no criminal record and there is no criminal conviction as a result of my private hire badge revocation. However as a result my details e.g, name, DOB, address etc will be recorded on NR3 (National Register of Licence suspension and refusal). I have the right to appeal within 21 days in the magistrate court against this decision.
I am considering to file an appeal in the magistrate court as I believe this is an unfair decision which is based on probabilities. I would like to know what impact it will have on my naturalisation application if any? Also do I need to inform home office about this appeal before the hearing happens. My solicitor said that if I file an appeal the first hearing could be within few weeks which is just to gather all the info and evidence both council and I have and also set the date for the main hearing. The actul hearing date could be months after filing the appeal. I will be very grateful if you can help clarify these for me or can advise about it.

Thank you,
Regards.

[alterhase58]

What is the revocation of your taxi licence based on?
Any "good character" aspects - i.e. something that may be looked at for your naturalisation application?

[rog3983]

Some customers made complains that I made some comments towards them which were indecent in nature but I clearly have not said any of those that's why I want to appeal in the magistrate court. Unfortunately I didn't have a CCTV camera installed in my car otherwise it will be a lot simpler and it wouldn't cause much of trouble in the first place. The licencing authority revoked the licence on the balance of probabilities and no rider came forth as a result of council's communication with them.

[Mitonman2022]

You should appeal the decision I think. Most decisions in civil cases are on balance of probabilities though.

I don’t think your revocation should have any issue on your naturalisation application as you license revocation is neither a criminal matter nor an Immigration matter.

[rog3983]

Thank you so much. I really helps to get the opinion of someone who has the knowledge abou these matters. Regards