Question juridique clé
Whether the appeal in public law matters was admissible despite the immigration nature of the permit refusal.
Solution extraite
It was admissible because the appellant could rely on a statutory right under former Art. 17(2) LSEE and, in substance, on Art. 8 ECHR.
Motifs extraits
A spouse of a settlement permit holder has a legal entitlement to a residence permit so long as the spouses live together; the existence of a close and effective family relationship also allowed reliance on Art. 8 ECHR for admissibility.