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KHO:2001:26 AI generated

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

Case Number KHO:2001:26
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 severe danger, but the court found the claims unsubstantiated. Consequently, the court determined that the domestic authorities had correctly assessed the risk and the application lacked the necessary legal basis for protection.

Legislator headnote

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AsylLaki 1976:101; 102: An asylum claim is rejected when the applicant fails to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution or serious harm upon return to their country of origin.

Keywords

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asylum claim well-founded fear persecution risk Supreme Administrative Court Finland asylum law evidence standard return to country

Cited Legislation

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AsylLaki 1976:101
AsylLaki 1976:102

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KHO:2001:26