Review of a Rejected Asylum Claim

Context

An asylum seeker from a conflict-affected country had their claim denied by the Refugee Protection Division. The commissioner had concluded a lack of credibility.

Legal Issues

The review focused on the application of the credibility criteria and the assessment of risks upon return to the country of origin.

Decision

The Federal Court granted the review application, concluding that the commissioner had made an error of law in their assessment of the evidence.