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KHO:2000:60 AI generated

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

Case Number KHO:2000:60
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 repression, argued that returning to their home would expose them to danger, but the court found no credible threats specific to their individual circumstances. Consequently, the protection sought under the Asylum Act was denied due to the lack of substantiated grounds for fear.

Legislator headnote

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Asylum Act 1975; Aliens Act 1954: An asylum claim is rejected when the applicant fails to provide credible and specific evidence demonstrating a well-founded fear of persecution upon return to their country of origin.

Keywords

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Asylum Act 1975 well-founded fear of persecution individual circumstances political persecution Supreme Administrative Court asylum claim rejection protection status

Cited Legislation

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Asylum Act 1975
Aliens Act 1954

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KHO:2000:60