High Court refuses judicial review of decision refusing a Nigerian national subsidiary protection and ordering his deportation, on the grounds that: the finding that State protection is available flows from the premises, and it was not unfair for the Minister for Justice not to have allowed an interview or oral hearing.
Judicial review – asylum and immigration – Nigerian national challenging the decision of the Minister for Justice refusing him subsidiary protection and ordering his deportation – points previously rejected by the High Court - boilerplate pleadings – argument that protection would be available did not flow from the country of origin information dismissed - no obligation on a decision-maker to consider points made narratively or to reply to an applicant point-by-point - complaint is made that the internal relocation decision is not in accordance with the UNHCR guidelines - guidelines are not the law in any event – no breach in fair procedures – internal relocation decision lawful - reliance at the subsidiary protection stage on credibility findings at the asylum stage - a reassessment of the credibility finding would require four elements - not unfair for the Minister not to have allowed an interview or oral hearing - no substance to arguments made - State protection is available, and that there is a functioning police force in Nigeria does flow from the premises - lawful subsidiary protection refusal – judicial review refused.