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638/18.0BEALM AI generated

Administrative court dismisses asylum claim where applicant fails to prove well-founded fear of persecution in Portugal.

Case Number 638/18.0BEALM
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Portugal (PT)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Tribunal Central Administrativo Sul dismissed the applicant's request for international protection, finding no evidence of a well-founded fear of persecution. The applicant, a national of a country with internal conflict, argued that returning to their home would expose them to violence, but the court found their testimony lacked credibility and specific details. Consequently, the court ruled that the domestic authorities correctly determined the claim did not meet the legal threshold for asylum.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 11.º da Lei de Asilo; Art. 10.º da Lei de Asilo: An asylum claim is rejected when the applicant fails to substantiate a well-founded fear of persecution with credible and specific evidence.

Keywords

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asylum claim well-founded fear persecution risk credibility assessment international protection return to country administrative review

Cited Legislation

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Art. 11.º da Lei de Asilo
Art. 10.º da Lei de Asilo

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