Question juridique clé
Whether the revocation of the settlement permit was lawful and proportionate after an arson conviction.
Solution extraite
The revocation was lawful: the criminal conviction qualified as a long-term custodial sentence and the serious danger created by the arson outweighed the appellant's ties to Switzerland.
Motifs extraits
The court noted the appellant set fire in a densely built residential area for financial motives, endangering many persons and causing major property damage. The suspended nature of the sentence was irrelevant for immigration law. Even a low risk of reoffending was unacceptable given the public danger; general prevention could also be considered. His integration in Switzerland was weak, while he retained strong ties to Pakistan and could reintegrate there.