TA8-12297

TA8-12297

Because the claimant failed to establish personal identity — key government identity documents were of doubtful authenticity and the claimant's testimony was inconsistent and implausible — the panel concluded the claimant was not credible, did not reach the merits, and rejected the claim as having no credible basis under s.107(2) IRPA.

Citation
TA8-12297
Parties
Claimant: XXXX XXX XXX; Respondent: Minister
Court
Refugee Protection Division
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
30 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Refugee Protection / Decision (refugee Protection Division Hearing and Ruling)
Outcome
Claim rejected; claimant is not a Convention refugee and not a person in need of protection; no credible basis found under s.107(2) IRPA.
Legal Topics
Identity Documents Authenticity, Credibility Assessment, Persecution for Religious Belief, Burden to Produce Identity Documents, No Credible Basis Determination
Source Language
English
Refugee Protection Religion Religious Practice Arbitrary Arrest and Detention Passport Identity Identity Documents Authenticity +8 more

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Parties

XXXX XXX XXX

Claimant

Minister

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Refugee Protection / Decision (refugee Protection Division Hearing and Ruling)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Failure to establish personal identity
  2. 2 Authenticity of identity documents (RIC, Hukou, Graduation and Occupational certificates)
  3. 3 Credibility and consistency of claimant's testimony

Ratio Decidendi

Because the claimant failed to establish personal identity — key government identity documents were of doubtful authenticity and the claimant's testimony was inconsistent and implausible — the panel concluded the claimant was not credible, did not reach the merits, and rejected the claim as having no credible basis under s.107(2) IRPA.

Court Disposition

Claim rejected; claimant is not a Convention refugee and not a person in need of protection; no credible basis found under s.107(2) IRPA.

Orders

  • Claim dismissed: The claimant is not a Convention refugee and is not a person in need of protection; there is no credible basis for the claim (RPD decision dated Nov 30, 2010).