Case summaries
CAT - N.H. v. Switzerland, Communication No. 1024/2020, 30/04/2025
Country of applicant:
Eritrea
Keywords:
Effective access to procedures, Inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Unaccompanied minor, Dublin Transfer
The Committee found that there were serious risks concerning the applicant’s situation that justify a more thorough examination than the simple summary assessment by the Federal Administrative Court. The absence of an effective, independent and impartial review of the decision constitutes a breach of the procedural obligations under Article 3 of the Convention.
Date of decision:
30-04-2025
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Article 8,Art. 3,Art. 7,Article 3,Article 16,Article 19,Article 22
CRPD - Z.H. v. Sweden, Communication No. 58/2019, 06/09/2021
Country of applicant:
Afghanistan
Keywords:
Burden of proof, Inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Medical Reports/Medico-legal Reports, Non-refoulement, Real risk
Sweden’s assessment as regards to the existence of real risk for the applicant suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and schizophrenia was arbitrary and a potential return to Afghanistan would violate the applicant’s rights under Article 15 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Date of decision:
06-09-2021
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Art. 6,Art. 7,Article 10,Article 15