MC1-03725

MC1-03725

The appeal is dismissed because the RPD reasonably relied on material contradictions, omissions and unreliable documentary evidence to find the appellant not credible; on the balance of probabilities the appellant failed to prove he was a UFDG activist, that he was subject to police problems arising from...

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Citation
MC1-03725
Parties
Appellant: XXXX XXXX
Court
Refugee Appeal Division
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
25 October 2021
Procedural Posture
Refugee Protection Appeal / Reasons and Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; RPD decision confirmed.
Legal Topics
Credibility Assessment, Convention Refugee Status, Person in Need of Protection, Political Opinion, Membership and Persecution, Documentary Evidence Weight
Source Language
english
Immigration Refugee Law Administrative Law Credibility Assessment Convention Refugee Status Person in Need of Protection Political Opinion Membership and Persecution +1 more

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Parties

XXXX XXXX

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Refugee Protection Appeal / Reasons and Decision

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is a Convention refugee
  2. 2 Whether the appellant is a person in need of protection
  3. 3 Whether the RPD erred in its credibility assessment

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed because the RPD reasonably relied on material contradictions, omissions and unreliable documentary evidence to find the appellant not credible; on the balance of probabilities the appellant failed to prove he was a UFDG activist, that he was subject to police problems arising from demonstrations, or that he faces a real risk of persecution or serious harm if returned to Guinea.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; RPD decision confirmed.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • RPD decision confirmed