Case Law

Application for leave to apply for judicial review.

31 July 2009 | Judicial Body: Ireland: High Court | Topic(s): Arbitrary arrest and detention - Banyamulenge - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Persecution based on political opinion - Racial / Ethnic persecution - Rule of law / Due process / Procedural fairness | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - Ireland

The case summary in English has been prepared in the framework of the Knowledge-Based Harmonisation of European Asylum Practices Project (2010-2012), co-financed by the European Refugee Fund.

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

Application for leave to apply for judicial review.

16 July 2009 | Judicial Body: Ireland: High Court | Topic(s): Rule of law / Due process / Procedural fairness - Witnesses | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - Ireland

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) | Topic(s): Credibility assessment - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) | Countries: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

9 June 2009 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Court of Session (Scotland) | Topic(s): Arbitrary arrest and detention - 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 (AIT No: HX/00528/2005).

24 March 2009 | Judicial Body: United Kingdom: Court of Appeal (England and Wales) | 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 - 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) | 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) | 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

Cet arrêt deviendra définitif dans les conditions définies à l'article 44 § 2 de la Convention. Il peut subir des retouches de forme.

10 March 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Access to procedures - Criminal justice - Right to family life | Countries: Belgium - Congo, Democratic Republic of the

10 February 2009 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Arbitrary arrest and detention - Credibility assessment - Deportation / Forcible return - Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment - Mental health - Persecution based on political opinion - SGBV | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - Sweden