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Decision TC1 05038 – The proper interpretation of the ‘generalized risk’ exception to protection found at subparagraph 97(1)(b)(ii) of the Act, in claims for protection involving allegations of gang-targeting or other acts of criminality.
On
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Jurisprudential Guide.
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Decision MB8-00025 – This Jurisprudential Guide addresses, in applying Article 1E of the Refugee Convention, whether members should consider allegations of risk in a country of residence if they conclude that a refugee claimant has the rights and obligations which are attached to the possession of nationality in that country.
On
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Jurisprudential Guide.
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Decision TB7-19851 – Nigeria – This Jurisprudential Guide addresses internal flight alternatives in major cities in south and central Nigeria for claimants fleeing non-state actors.
Revoked
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Jurisprudential Guides.
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Decision TB7-01837 – Pakistan – Whether the treatment experienced by Ahmadis in Pakistan amounts to persecution, whether state protection is available and whether there is a viable internal flight alternative.
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Decision MB6-01059/60 – India – Availability of an internal flight alternative in India for claimants from Punjab.
Revoked
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Decision TB6-11632 – China – Analysis of the efficacy of the Chinese national computer network known as the Golden Shield Project and its impact on whether a person wanted by the authorities can exit China via an airport using a genuine passport.
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2 April 2008
Jamaica
List of Documents
| 1 |
General Information and Maps |
| 1.1 |
|
| 1.2 |
Canada. May 2007. Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). Country Fact Sheet: Jamaica. |
| 2 |
Human Rights |
| 2.1 |
United States (US). 11 March 2008. Department of State. "Jamaica." Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007. |
| 2.2 |
Amnesty International (AI). 2007. "Jamaica." Amnesty International Report 2007. |
| 2.3 |
United Kingdom (UK). 4 December 2006. Home Office. Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND). Country of Origin Information Service. Operational Guidance Note Jamaica. |
| 2.4 |
United Kingdom (UK). 8 November 2007. Home Office. Border and Immigration Agency. Country of Origin Information Service. Country of Origin Information Report: Jamaica. |
| 3 |
Identification Documents and Citizenship |
| 3.1 |
Jamaica. August 1962. Jamaican Nationality Act. (Last Amended 1979) (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR). |
| 3.2 |
Jamaica. April 2004. Consulate General of Jamaica in New York. "Citizenship." |
| 3.3 |
JAM41858.FE. 17 September 2003. Update to JAM36418.E of 16 February 2001 on whether a foreigner who has never lived in Jamaica but is married to a Jamaican woman can obtain Jamaican citizenship; if so, the procedure to follow to obtain Jamaican citizenship, the documents required, and whether the application for citizenship can be denied; a copy of the Jamaican Nationality Act. |
| 4 |
Political Activities and Organizations |
| 4.1 |
Jamaica Elections 2007. 2007. Results. |
| 4.2 |
JAM100744.E. 4 January 2006. Violence between supporters of the Jamaica Labour Party and those of the People's National Party; availability of police protection; neighbourhoods or regions not defined by a particular political allegiance (2003 - 2005). |
| 5 |
Gender, Domestic Violence and Children |
| 5.1 |
JAM101751.E. 1 March 2007. Prevalence and forms of child abuse; legislation governing the protection of abused children and its implementation; availability of child protection services (2003 - 2006). |
| 5.2 |
JAM101753.E. 30 April 2007. Legislation governing domestic violence and its enforcement (2004 - 2007). |
| 5.3 |
JAM100737.E. 23 November 2005. Domestic violence: number of complaints made to police; percentage of reports leading to investigation, charges and conviction; number of restraining orders issued and whether such restraining orders are enforced; whether the Women's Crisis Centre is still the only organization which provides shelter; organizations that provide legal advice; whether legal aid is available (2004 - 2005). |
| 5.4 |
Amnesty International (AI). 8 March 2007. "Open Letter to the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Mrs Portia Simpson Miller, Welcoming Improvements to Stop Violence Against Women and Encouraging New Steps Forward." (AMR 38/002/2007). |
| 5.5 |
Amnesty International (AI). 22 June 2006. Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls in Jamaica: “Just a Little Sex”. (AMR 38/002/2006) |
| 6 |
Sexual Orientation |
| 6.1 |
JAM101933.E.
22 February 2007. Treatment of homosexuals by society and government authorities; availability of support services (2004 - 2006). |
| 7 |
Criminality and Corruption |
| 7.1 |
United States (US). March 2007. Department of State. "The Caribbean: Jamaica." International Narcotics Control Strategy Report. Vol. I. |
| 7.2 |
JAM100736.E. 4 January 2006. Criminality and state protection, including crime rates, types of crime, percentage of reports made to police which led to investigation, charges and convictions; types of police protection available and efficacy of police protection (2004 - 2005). |
| 8 |
Military Service Issues - (No items in this section) |
| 9 |
Judiciary, Legal and Penal Systems - (No items in this section) |
| 10 |
Police and Security Forces |
| 10.1 |
JAM101670.E. 22 February 2007. Government efforts to strengthen the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF); resources, recruitment and programming; accountability and oversight mechanisms (January - September 2006). |
| 11 |
Media Freedoms - (No items in this section) |
| 12 |
Religion - (No items in this section) |
| 13 |
Nationality, Ethnicity and Race - (No items in this section) |
| 14 |
Exit/Entry and Freedom of Movement |
| 14.1 |
JAM101649.E. 14 September 2006. Documentation required and procedures to be followed by a parent wishing to travel abroad with a minor child in the absence, or without the consent, of the second parent (July 2006). |
| 15 |
Labour, Employment and Unions - (No items in this section) |
| 16 |
Other - (No items in this section) |
The following change(s) have been made to the previous package:
Updated
- 2.1) United States (US). 6 March 2007. Department of State. "Jamaica." Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2006. http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2006/78897.htm
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