Statistics of non-refoulement claims substantiated on grounds other than persecution risk

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Magdalen Chan
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Dear Security Bureau,

I would be grateful if you could provide the following information:

(1) Since 3 March 2014,
(a) How many non-refoulement claims were substantiated under the ground(s) of torture risk and / or BOR 2 risk and / or BOR 3 risk at first instance?
(b) How many non-refoulement claims were substantiated under the ground(s) of torture risk and / or BOR 2 risk and / or BOR 3 risk at the TCAB stage?

(2) Prior to 3 March 2014,
How many non-refoulement claims were substantiated under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (“CAT”)?

Thank you for your kind attention.

Yours faithfully,

Magdalen Chan
Legal Casework Volunteer
Justice Centre Hong Kong

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