AA2-00445

AA2-00445

The claim is rejected because independent documentary evidence establishes no pattern of persecution against Jehovah's Witnesses in Panama and the claimant's testimony is found implausible and inconsistent with his conduct, so he has not shown a well-founded fear or risk of torture or cruel and unusual treatment.

Citation
AA2-00445
Parties
Claimant: XXXXXXXXXXXX; Claimant's Counsel: Joan Dawson; Refugee Protection Officer: Julie Morin; Panel Member: Dale L. Noseworthy
Court
Refugee Protection Division
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
15 January 2004
Procedural Posture
Refugee Protection Claim / Hearing and Decision
Outcome
Claim for protection rejected
Legal Topics
Persecution, Well Founded Fear, State Protection, Credibility Assessment, Risk of Torture/cruel and Unusual Treatment
Source Language
English
Refugee Law Immigration Religious Freedom Evidence and Credibility Persecution Well Founded Fear State Protection Credibility Assessment +1 more

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Parties

XXXXXXXXXXXX

Claimant

Joan Dawson

Claimant's Counsel

Julie Morin

Refugee Protection Officer

Dale L. Noseworthy

Panel Member

Procedural Posture

Refugee Protection Claim / Hearing and Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether claimant has a well-founded fear of persecution on grounds of religion
  2. 2 Whether internal/state protection in Panama is available and effective
  3. 3 Whether the claimant's testimony is credible and consistent with objective evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The claim is rejected because independent documentary evidence establishes no pattern of persecution against Jehovah's Witnesses in Panama and the claimant's testimony is found implausible and inconsistent with his conduct, so he has not shown a well-founded fear or risk of torture or cruel and unusual treatment.

Court Disposition

Claim for protection rejected

Orders

  • Claim for protection rejected