1705679 (Refugee)

The applicant sought review of a decision by the Refugee Tribunal to dismiss their application for a protection visa. The applicant failed to attend a scheduled hearing 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 non-attendance at the hearing and subsequent failure to apply for reinstatement within the prescribed timeframe.

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

The Tribunal confirmed its decision to dismiss the application.