State protection assessment is central to refugee claims and non-state actor persecution. The three-part test examines whether a protection mechanism exists, whether it is effective in practice, and whether the specific appellant can access it.
Persecution experts analyse legal frameworks, documented outcomes, field research, and profile-specific accessibility. Protection must be effective, not merely theoretical.
Reports draw on CPINs, UNHCR reports, NGO documentation, human rights reports, and tribunal decisions to provide independent analysis for FTT and Upper Tribunal proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is state protection analysis most critical?
State protection is central to non-state actor claims, domestic violence cases, and any claim where the Home Office argues effective protection is available. Experts provide the independent analysis tribunals require.
What sources do experts use for state protection analysis?
CPINs, UNHCR reports, NGO documentation, human rights reports, tribunal decisions, and field research. Experts assess both legal mechanisms and their effectiveness in practice.