My friend has had his/her hearing and is awaiting final judgment on his refugee claim. He/she comes from Syria. In the hearing, his/her lawyer pointed out that it is a punishable crime in Syria to claim refugee status from Syria in another country (punishable by 2 years in jail). Knowing this, if the judgment is denied, would my friend have grounds of appealing to Federal Court? If so, what are his/her chances of winning?
Does the Canadian gov't. really send refugee claimants back to countries with this law clearly stated (through How can Canada send someone back to a country where torture; imprisonment and possibly death are imminent? Where can I find statistics of refugees refused asylum in Canada? What can this person do if the Canadian govt. insists on deporting him/her back to Syria....? I know, I know, Humanitarian/Compassionate Grounds application are possible....but what if that is refused?
Does the Canadian gov't. really send refugee claimants back to countries with this law clearly stated (through How can Canada send someone back to a country where torture; imprisonment and possibly death are imminent? Where can I find statistics of refugees refused asylum in Canada? What can this person do if the Canadian govt. insists on deporting him/her back to Syria....? I know, I know, Humanitarian/Compassionate Grounds application are possible....but what if that is refused?