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Del Castillo v. Canada ( Minister of Employment and Immigration )

IMM-1431-93

Nadon J.

15/4/94

7 pp.

Application for judicial review for Refugee Division decision dismissing refugee claim on ground applicant not credible -- Division made no error of fact or law based on evidence in record -- Conduct of member at hearing unacceptable since applicant had no opportunity to be heard fairly -- Burden of proof on applicant and should have opportunity to present evidence as he or she wishes -- Counsel had no opportunity to examine applicant in order to elicit evidence which considered essential and necessary to prove applicant had reasonable fear of persecution -- Rules of natural justice should be observed and were not -- Application allowed and decision by Refugee Division reversed.

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