The applicants sought judicial review of a decision refusing their humanitarian and compassionate application.
The principal applicant suffered severe trauma and a psychological assessment indicated a heightened risk of suicide if returned to Costa Rica.
The Court found the decision unreasonable because the Officer relied on the availability of healthcare and family support in Costa Rica rather than assessing the hardship of how the applicant's mental health would deteriorate upon removal.
The Officer also failed to address the heightened risk of suicide, failing to justify the decision in relation to the severe consequences for the applicant.
