Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department ex parte Ouanes: CA 7 Nov 1997

The phrase ‘particular social group’ in the Convention does not include groups which a person can choose to leave; It must be a fundamental characteristic of the person, not his job.

Citations:

Times 26-Nov-1997, Gazette 03-Dec-1997, [1997] EWCA Civ 2677

Statutes:

Convention and Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees 1951

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Immigration

Updated: 10 November 2022; Ref: scu.143076