MA9-02262

MA9-02262

The panel found the claimant and his witnesses not credible due to contradictions, implausibilities and non‑authentic documentary evidence; because the claimant failed to establish credibility or reliable documentary support, he did not prove a well‑founded fear of persecution or a risk of serious harm, and the claim is rejected.

Citation
MA9-02262
Parties
Claimant: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX; Designated Representative (mother): XXXX XXXX XXXX; Respondent: Minister
Court
Refugee Protection Division
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
21 June 2011
Procedural Posture
Refugee Protection (irpa) / Hearing and Final Decision
Outcome
Claim for refugee protection rejected; claimant is not a Convention refugee nor a person in need of protection
Legal Topics
Credibility Assessment, Domestic Violence, Minors as Claimants, Documentary Authenticity, Well‑founded Fear of Persecution
Source Language
English
Immigration Law Refugee Law Administrative Law Child Protection Credibility Assessment Domestic Violence Minors as Claimants Documentary Authenticity +1 more

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Parties

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Claimant

XXXX XXXX XXXX

Designated Representative (mother)

Minister

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Refugee Protection (irpa) / Hearing and Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is a Convention refugee under section 96 of IRPA or a person in need of protection under paragraphs 97(1)(a) or 97(1)(b)
  2. 2 Whether the claimant and witnesses were credible
  3. 3 Whether documentary evidence (conviction record, PAN card, medical report) was authentic and probative

Ratio Decidendi

The panel found the claimant and his witnesses not credible due to contradictions, implausibilities and non‑authentic documentary evidence; because the claimant failed to establish credibility or reliable documentary support, he did not prove a well‑founded fear of persecution or a risk of serious harm, and the claim is rejected.

Court Disposition

Claim for refugee protection rejected; claimant is not a Convention refugee nor a person in need of protection

Orders

  • Claim for refugee protection rejected