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KHO:1998:74 AI generated

Supreme Administrative Court dismissed asylum claim where applicant failed to prove well-founded fear of persecution in Finland.

Case Number KHO:1998:74
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed the applicant's asylum application, ruling that the evidence presented did not establish a well-founded fear of persecution. The applicant, a national of a country with a history of political violence, argued that returning to their home would expose them to danger, but the court found no credible threats specific to their personal situation. Consequently, the court determined that the domestic protection mechanisms were sufficient and the claim lacked the necessary substantiation under Finnish asylum law.

Legislator headnote

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Asylilaki 1976; 1998:74: An asylum claim is rejected when the applicant fails to provide credible evidence of a well-founded fear of persecution, and domestic remedies are deemed adequate to protect the individual from harm.

Keywords

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asylum claim rejection well-founded fear of persecution protection against persecution domestic remedies adequacy Supreme Administrative Court ruling asylum applicant burden of proof Finnish asylum law standards

Cited Legislation

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Asylilaki 1976

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KHO:1998:74