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Assessment of country of origin information and state protection
  • 30 Apr 2026

    MILLE PATABANDIGE LAKSHMAN LEEL JAYASENA v. TORTURE CLAIMS APPEAL BOARD / NON-REFOULEMENT CLAIMS PETITION OFFICE

    Citation
    [2026] HKCA 753
    Court
    Court of Appeal
    Case number
    CACV509/2025

    The applicant failed to identify or substantiate any error in the judge's decision refusing leave; the grounds advanced were inaccurate and lacked substance; therefore there was no basis to overturn the refusal of leave and the appeal was dismissed.

    • Refusal of leave to apply for judicial review
    • Procedural fairness
    • Irrationality review
    • Assessment of country of origin information and state protection