SKS v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor (Approved) [2020] IEHC 560 (03 November 2020)

SKS v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor (Approved) [2020] IEHC 560 (03 November 2020)

The reasons for the first Respondent's credibility findings are discernible and adequate; the assessment of documentary evidence was reasonable and not irrational; the internet search regarding the lawyer was not material to the decision.

Citation
[2020] IEHC 560
Parties
Applicant: SKS; First Respondent: The International Protection Appeals Tribunal; Second Respondent: The Minister for Justice and Equality
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
03 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Final Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
International Protection, Credibility Assessment, Duty to Give Reasons, Judicial Review
Immigration Law Administrative Law International Protection Credibility Assessment Duty to Give Reasons Judicial Review

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Parties

SKS

Applicant

The International Protection Appeals Tribunal

First Respondent

The Minister for Justice and Equality

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the first Respondent failed to give adequate reasons for its conclusions on credibility
  2. 2 Whether the first Respondent's assessment of documentary evidence was irrational or speculative
  3. 3 Whether an internet search conducted by the first Respondent regarding the Applicant's lawyer was unfair

Ratio Decidendi

The reasons for the first Respondent's credibility findings are discernible and adequate; the assessment of documentary evidence was reasonable and not irrational; the internet search regarding the lawyer was not material to the decision.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Order for costs in favour of the Respondents