Burden / standard of proof / Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports)

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17 July 2009 | Judicial Body: Italy: Courts of First Instance | Document type: Case Law | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - Italy

Application for Leave to Appeal under section 103B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.

19 June 2009 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Court of Session (Scotland) | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Credibility assessment - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) | Countries: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

On appeal from the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT No: HX/00528/2005).

24 March 2009 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Court of Appeal (England and Wales) | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Arbitrary arrest and detention - Credibility assessment - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Military service / Conscientious objection / Desertion / Draft evasion / Forced conscription - Persecution based on political opinion - Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

On appeal from the High Court, Queen's Bench Division, Administrative Court.

17 March 2009 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Court of Appeal (England and Wales) | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Appeal / Right to appeal - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Racial / Ethnic persecution - Rwandans | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Application for leave to appeal.

13 March 2009 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Court of Session (Scotland) | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Credibility assessment - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Persecution based on political opinion | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

On appeal from the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AA049582006).

3 December 2008 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Court of Appeal (England and Wales) | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Credibility assessment - Deportation / Forcible return - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Persecution based on political opinion - Witnesses | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

This is an abridged version of the decision. Some particulars have been removed from or summarised in the decision pursuant to s129T of the Immigration Act 1987. Where this has occurred, it is indicated by square brackets.

1 October 2008 | Judicial Body: New Zealand: Refugee Status Appeals Authority | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Arbitrary arrest and detention - Credibility assessment - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Persecution based on political opinion | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - New Zealand

On appeal from the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal.

12 March 2008 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Court of Appeal (England and Wales) | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Arbitrary arrest and detention - Credibility assessment - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Persecution based on political opinion | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Heard at Field House on 3-5 July, and 17-25 September 2007.

18 December 2007 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Asylum and Immigration Tribunal / Immigration Appellate Authority | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Country of origin information (COI) - Credibility assessment - Deportation / Forcible return - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Persecution based on political opinion - Rejected asylum-seekers - Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) - Witnesses | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland