Case summaries
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