Case summaries
Switzerland - Federal Administrative Court, A. (Eritrea) v. Secretary of State for Migration (SSM), March 4th 2019, E-7333/2018
Country of applicant:
Eritrea
Keywords:
Assessment of facts and circumstances, Burden of proof, Credibility assessment, Duty of applicant, Personal interview, Relevant Facts, Relevant Documentation, Standard of proof, Unaccompanied minor, Obligation to give reasons
When deciding upon an asylum applicant’s age, authorities should assess the evidence in a holistic way, and not rely solely on medical examinations of the applicant. If, in the absence of sufficient evidence, authorities conclude that the applicant is an adult, they need to justify their decision by reference to the grounds for its conclusion.
Date of decision:
04-03-2019
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Article 18,Article 25