MA6-08516

MA6-08516

Because the claimant's key documentary evidence (the police complaint) was shown to be inconsistent with official records and appeared to mirror a newspaper article, the panel found the complainant's narrative not credible; accordingly the claim had no credible basis and was rejected under s.107(2) IRPA.

Citation
MA6-08516
Parties
Claimant: XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; Decision Maker: Refugee Protection Division, Immigration and Refugee Board
Court
Refugee Protection Division
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
14 September 2008
Procedural Posture
Refugee Protection Claim / Final Decision After Hearing
Outcome
Claim for refugee protection rejected; claim has no credible basis
Legal Topics
Credibility Findings, Documentary Evidence Authenticity, No Credible Basis Under S.107(2) IRPA, Harassment and Employment Related Threats
Source Language
English
Immigration Refugee Law Administrative Law Evidence Credibility Findings Documentary Evidence Authenticity No Credible Basis Under S.107(2) IRPA Harassment and Employment Related Threats

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Parties

XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

Claimant

Refugee Protection Division, Immigration and Refugee Board

Decision Maker

Procedural Posture

Refugee Protection Claim / Final Decision After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant's evidence and narrative are credible
  2. 2 Whether the police complaint (Acta I/648/06) is authentic and corresponds to official records
  3. 3 Whether, on the evidence, the claim has a credible basis under s.107(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Ratio Decidendi

Because the claimant's key documentary evidence (the police complaint) was shown to be inconsistent with official records and appeared to mirror a newspaper article, the panel found the complainant's narrative not credible; accordingly the claim had no credible basis and was rejected under s.107(2) IRPA.

Court Disposition

Claim for refugee protection rejected; claim has no credible basis

Orders

  • The claim for refugee protection is rejected.