TI (a minor) v Minister for Justice and Others

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Respondent/Defendant:Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Refugee Appeals Tribunal, Ireland and Attorney General
Court/s:High Court
Citation/s:[2015] IEHC 341
Nature of Proceedings:Judicial Review
Judgment Date/s:19 May 2015
Judge:Faherty J.
Category:Refugee Law
Keywords:Minor, Refugee
Country of Origin:Nigeria
URL:https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/6562329e-ba37-4061-955f-3720e37c003a/2015_IEHC_341_1.pdf/pdf#view=fitH
Geographic Focus:Ireland

Facts: The applicant was an infant of Nigerian origin. Her mother claimed asylum on her behalf, claiming that her life was at risk in Nigeria because her father refused to agree to succeed his father as chief priest of a pagan shrine. His father died suddenly and his death was attributed to his son’s refusal to take over the position … Read More

Principles:

An applicant is entitled to a clear and reasoned basis for a decision and ambiguity inherent in it constitutes a sufficient reason to quash it. When assessing whether internal relocation is a viable option, regard must be had to whether it is reasonable, and account taken of the personal circumstances of the applicant.

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