Case summaries
Ireland - High Court, 1 July 2011, G.V. & I.V. v Refugee Appeals Tribunal & Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, [2011] IEHC 262
Country of applicant:
Croatia
Keywords:
Persecution (acts of), Persecution Grounds/Reasons, Safe country of origin, Race, Membership of a particular social group, Discrimination
The Court held that the question of whether discrimination, taken cumulatively, amounts to persecution in a given case is a matter for the Refugee Appeals Tribunal.
Date of decision:
01-07-2011
Relevant International and European Legislation:
EN - Qualification Directive, Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004,Art 9.2,Art 3,Art 9.1,UNHCR Handbook,Para 51,Para 53,Para 54,Para 55