Categorisation of injuries for sentencing purposes Categorisation of injuries for sentencing purposes

Categorisation of injuries for sentencing purposes

Many medical experts from a variety of specialties, but in particular accident and emergency, may be called upon to advise the court as to the nature,...

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KS v The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Appeal Number: PA/64221/2024
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KS v The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Appeal Number: PA/64221/2024

The Appellant, a citizen of Tajikistan, was appealing the Respondent’s decision to refuse his protection claim. The Judge gained the distinct impression that the Appellant’s expert witness was simply advocating on behalf of the Appellant, rather than assisting the Tribunal by providing a critical, objective expert opinion on the context. In doing so, he trespassed into the role reserved for the Tribunal.