Case Law

The methods of medical age assessment that are used in Switzerland are considered as indications, which are weighted differently depending on their results, to determine whether a person has reached majority (consid. 4.2.2). Moroever, the usual rules for the assessment of evidence must be observed. Medical evidence is a strong indication of a person’s age (consid. 4.2.2).

8 August 2018 | Judicial Body: Switzerland: Tribunal administratif fédéral | Topic(s): Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) | Countries: Switzerland

6 May 2015 | Judicial Body: Switzerland: Tribunal administratif fédéral | Topic(s): Credibility assessment - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Tibetan | Countries: China - Switzerland