Resolution number
4
Whereas
- Proceedings at the IRB involving refugees and refugee claimants are held in private by operation of law;
- Disclosure of information regarding refugees can place applicants, their family members and associates at risk;
- The information contained in judicial review records routinely includes protected private information;
Therefore be it resolved
that the CCR call on the Federal Court to adopt a practice of identifying refugee claimants by initials only and to take other appropriate measures to preserve confidentiality of private information for applicants seeking leave for judicial review of all immigration matters concerning risk to persons, including decisions by the Refugee Protection Division, Refugee Appeal Decision, the Immigration Division, and Minister’s delegates.
Working Group
Inland Protection