The Nigerian applicant who was over 18 but nonetheless young and lacking education had made an application for refugee status that was rejected for want of credibility. The applicant applied for leave to seek judicial review arguing that there had been an over reliance on the part of the Tribunal on the fact that her mother had previously made an application … Read More
BEE v Refugee Appeals Tribunal and Anor
| Respondent/Defendant: | Refugee Appeals Tribunal and Anor |
| Court/s: | High Court |
| Citation/s: | [2004] IRLHC 338 |
| Judgment Date/s: | 21 Oct 2004 |
| Judge: | Peart |
| Category: | Refugee Law |
| Keywords: | Refugee, Refugee Law, Refugee Status |
| Country of Origin: | Nigeria |
| Principles: | In assessing credibility a decision-maker must take account of an applicant’s particular circumstances. |