February 3, 2020

F.G.H. v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2020 FC 54

Case Summary

The applicant sought judicial review of a negative Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) decision. The applicant claimed a fear of a drug cartel member in their home country. The Officer refused the application, finding adequate state protection. The Court found the Officer did not err in failing to hold an oral hearing but found the state protection analysis unreasonable for failing to engage with the applicant's specific circumstances. The application for judicial review was granted.

February 3, 2020

F.G.H. v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2020 FC 54

Case Summary

The applicant sought judicial review of a negative Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) decision. The applicant claimed a fear of a drug cartel member in their home country. The Officer refused the application, finding adequate state protection. The Court found the Officer did not err in failing to hold an oral hearing but found the state protection analysis unreasonable for failing to engage with the applicant's specific circumstances. The application for judicial review was granted.