1604267 (Refugee)

The applicant sought review of a decision by the Refugee Tribunal to dismiss their application for a protection visa. The applicant did not appear for the hearing of their application before the Tribunal.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether it was required to confirm the dismissal of the application, given the applicant's failure to attend the hearing and their subsequent failure to apply for reinstatement within the prescribed timeframe.

The Tribunal applied the principle that where an applicant fails to appear at a hearing and does not seek reinstatement within the stipulated 14-day period, the Tribunal must confirm its decision to dismiss the application. This confirmation means the original decision is taken to be affirmed.

The Tribunal confirmed its decision to dismiss the application.