1706820 (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 the applicant had made a valid application for reinstatement of their dismissed application within the prescribed timeframe.

The Tribunal noted that the applicant had not applied for reinstatement within the 14-day period stipulated by the relevant regulations. Consequently, the Tribunal was required to confirm the decision to dismiss the application, which was then taken to be affirmed. The Tribunal confirmed the decision to dismiss the application.