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Ireland - High Court, 28 April 2010, M.Y.G. v Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform & Anor, [2010] IEHC 127

Country of applicant: China

Keywords: Credibility assessment, Effective remedy (right to), Procedural guarantees

This case concerned fair procedures, namely the right of an applicant to an oral hearing of his asylum appeal. The Court held that a fair appeal does not necessarily impute a right to be heard orally.

Date of decision: 28-04-2010

Relevant International and European Legislation: EN - Qualification Directive, Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004,EN - Asylum Procedures Directive, Council Directive 2005/85/EC of 1 December 2005,Art 4.3 (a),Art 39,UNHCR Handbook,Para 195,Para 200,Para 201,Para 202,Para 196,Para 197,Para 198,Para 199,Art 4.5 (d)