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Judicial review dismissed; unrepresented refugee claimant voluntarily waived right to counsel.
The applicants sought judicial review of a RAD decision dismissing their appeal and confirming the RPD's finding that they are not Convention refugees or persons in need of protection.
The applicants argued the RPD breached procedural fairness by allowing the hearing to proceed without legal representation.
The Federal Court found no breach, noting the principal applicant chose not to retain counsel.
The Court also held the RAD's findings on credibility and the applicant's failure to establish vulnerability were reasonable.
