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Standard of review for administrative findings
  • 17 Dec 2025

    RAJ SHAHIN v. TORTURE CLAIMS APPEAL BOARD / NON-REFOULEMENT CLAIMS PETITION OFFICE [Decision on Leave Application]

    Citation
    [2025] HKCFI 6015
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCAL1248/2024

    Leave to apply for judicial review was refused because the applicant failed to identify any arguable grounds in his Form 86, did not demonstrate any error of law, procedural unfairness or irrationality in the Board's decision, and the Board had correctly applied the law and observed a high standard of fairness; the applicant later sought withdrawal, and there was nothing outstanding requiring further proceedings.

    • Leave to apply for judicial review
    • Judicial review grounds
    • Standard of review for administrative findings
    • Procedural fairness
    • Refoulement risk assessment