MB4-00705

MB4-00705

Although the RAD found some RPD credibility errors (mischaracterization of who was identified as agent of persecution and failure to consider that the husband could be targeted due to his wife's political activity), the RAD applied the reasonableness standard and concluded appellants would face no real risk if relocated to Delhi (viable IFA). Therefore the RAD confirmed the RPD's ultimate determination that the appellants are neither Convention refugees nor persons in need of protection; the request for an oral hearing was denied because no new evidence was submitted.

Citation
MB4-00705
Parties
Appellant: XXXX XXXX
Court
Refugee Appeal Division
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
25 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Immigration Refugee Protection Appeal / Decision on Appeal by Refugee Appeal Division (rad)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; RPD determination confirmed for different reasons (viable Internal Flight Alternative in Delhi); request for oral hearing denied
Legal Topics
Credibility Assessment, Internal Flight Alternative (ifa), Convention Refugee Determination, Person in Need of Protection, Standard of Review, Oral Hearing Request
Source Language
English
Immigration Law Refugee Law Administrative Law Credibility Assessment Internal Flight Alternative (ifa) Convention Refugee Determination Person in Need of Protection Standard of Review +1 more

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Parties

XXXX XXXX

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Immigration Refugee Protection Appeal / Decision on Appeal by Refugee Appeal Division (rad)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the RPD made unreasonable credibility findings
  2. 2 Whether an Internal Flight Alternative (Delhi) is viable
  3. 3 Whether an oral hearing was required under IRPA provisions

Ratio Decidendi

Although the RAD found some RPD credibility errors (mischaracterization of who was identified as agent of persecution and failure to consider that the husband could be targeted due to his wife's political activity), the RAD applied the reasonableness standard and concluded appellants would face no real risk if relocated to Delhi (viable IFA). Therefore the RAD confirmed the RPD's ultimate determination that the appellants are neither Convention refugees nor persons in need of protection; the request for an oral hearing was denied because no new evidence was submitted.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; RPD determination confirmed for different reasons (viable Internal Flight Alternative in Delhi); request for oral hearing denied

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • RPD determination denying refugee protection confirmed