This case concerned an applicant who converted from Islam to Christianity after arriving in Norway. The Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision finding that the claims were not credible and denying protection.
whether it is in accordance with the UN Refugee
Convention article 28 to refuse to issue travel documents to refugees with lawful
residence in Norway, because there is doubt regarding their identities
The case concerns the validity of a decision to reject an asylum application pursuant to the Immigration Act section 28 subsection 4. The provision applies to asylum seekers who need protection because of their acts in Norway, and implies that such applicants may not be recognised as refugees if the main purpose of their acts has been to obtain a residence permit. For the Supreme Court, the question is whether this exemption is consistent with the Refugee Convention of 28 July 1951 Article 1 A.