International Protection Act 2026
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Examination by Tribunal | ||
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193. (1) Before reaching a decision under section 195 , the Tribunal shall carry out a full and ex nunc examination of facts and points of law, including an examination of the international protection needs pursuant to the Qualification Regulation. | ||
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), during an examination under that subsection the Tribunal shall consider the following: | ||
(a) the decision under appeal; | ||
(b) the notice of appeal; | ||
(c) all relevant material furnished to the Tribunal under this Part; | ||
(d) any observations made to the Tribunal by the Determining Authority or the High Commissioner; | ||
(e) where an oral hearing has been held, the evidence adduced and any representations made, at that hearing; | ||
(f) the principle of non-refoulement; | ||
(g) such other matters as the Tribunal considers relevant to the appeal. | ||
(3) During an examination under subsection (1) the Tribunal may refuse to take into account any documents that— | ||
(a) are not submitted within— | ||
(i) the period of time specified for the appeal under section 187 (2), (3), (4) or (5), as the case may be, or | ||
(ii) such period as may be specified under section 190 (5), | ||
or | ||
(b) are not translated in accordance with this Act. |