A. (N. A.) v. Refugee Applications Commissioner & Anor [2007] IEHC 54 (23 February 2007)

A. (N. A.) v. Refugee Applications Commissioner & Anor [2007] IEHC 54 (23 February 2007)

The High Court retains jurisdiction to grant judicial review of the Commissioner's recommendation post-Tribunal appeal, but will only exercise discretion in special circumstances. The applicant failed to establish such circumstances, as grounds for challenge were known before appeal determination and no steps were taken to prevent the Tribunal's decision. The normal substantial grounds are insufficient without special circumstances.

Citation
[2007] IEHC 54
Parties
Applicant: N A A; Respondent: Refugee Applications Commissioner; Respondent: Refugee Appeals Tribunal; Notice Party: Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
23 February 2007
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Leave to Seek Judicial Review
Outcome
Leave to seek judicial review refused
Legal Topics
Asylum Procedures, Fair Procedures, Judicial Review, Refugee Status Determination
Administrative Law Immigration Law Asylum Procedures Fair Procedures Judicial Review Refugee Status Determination

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Parties

N A A

Applicant

Refugee Applications Commissioner

Respondent

Refugee Appeals Tribunal

Respondent

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Notice Party

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Leave to Seek Judicial Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Commissioner's recommendation remains amenable to judicial review after Tribunal affirmation
  2. 2 Whether special circumstances exist to justify judicial review post-appeal
  3. 3 Whether the investigation and interview breached fair procedures

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court retains jurisdiction to grant judicial review of the Commissioner's recommendation post-Tribunal appeal, but will only exercise discretion in special circumstances. The applicant failed to establish such circumstances, as grounds for challenge were known before appeal determination and no steps were taken to prevent the Tribunal's decision. The normal substantial grounds are insufficient without special circumstances.

Court Disposition

Leave to seek judicial review refused

Orders

  • Application for leave to seek judicial review refused