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24 cases across 14 issue areas. Filter by topic, outcome, or precedent strength. Each profile is a starting point for adaptation, not a finishing line.
- European Union· 2026· Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
C-230/26
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration.
bordersasylumimmigration - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Harewood-Simpson v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 53687 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket VC5-20811). Indexed terms: jurisdiction to consider — sponsorship application — null ab initio — humanitarian — compassionate.
canadarefugeeasylum - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
St‑Germain v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37541 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket MC6-00713). Indexed terms: common-law partner — family class — father — child — foreign.
canadarefugeeasylum - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Ying v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37526 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket TC5-28242). Indexed terms: weighs against granting special relief — five-year period — card — hardship — non-compliance with the residency obligation.
canadarefugeeasylum - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Jimenez v Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2026 CanLII 52026 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket 0018-C5-00308-01 AH). Indexed terms: organization — thefts — person concerned — criminal — panel.
canadarefugeeasylum - Canada (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)· 2026· Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Benny v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 CanLII 37529 (CA IRB)
Canadian decision of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (docket VC6-03543). Indexed terms: jurisdiction to consider — sponsorship application — meet the requirements — humanitarian — ineligible to sponsor his parents.
canadarefugeeasylum - European Union· 2025· Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
C-675/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
asylum-policybordersimmigration - United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
EK & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Rule 17 Withdrawal)
Case concerning the application and interpretation of Rule 17 regarding withdrawal of immigration and asylum applications.
immigrationasylum - United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Guerrero (s104(4A); statutory abandonment; right of appeal) Trinidad and Tobago
The case addresses statutory abandonment of appeals under section 104(4A) and the right of appeal in immigration matters involving a Trinidad and Tobago national.
immigrationasylum - United Kingdom· 2025
Ganeshamoorthy, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Evidential Flixibility; Administrative Review Gateways)
Sri Lankan case dealing with evidential flexibility principles and administrative review gateways in immigration proceedings.
immigrationadministrative-review - High Court of Australia· 2025· High Court of Australia
MJZP v Director-General of Security
The validity of a security assessment by the Director-General of Security, potentially impacting immigration or citizenship matters
immigrationnational-security - High Court of Australia· 2025· High Court of Australia
Plaintiff M19A-2024 v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
High Court case involving challenge to decision by Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, with pseudonym plaintiff designation indicating protection visa or asylum matter.
refugeeasylumimmigration - United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Laci v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Deprivation; fraud; procedure)
Case addressing procedural issues and fraud allegations in deprivation of citizenship proceedings.
immigrationcitizenshipasylum - European Union (CJEU)· 2025· Court of Justice of the European Union
C-747/25
CJEU case. Subject matter: Borders, asylum and immigration; asylum policy.
asylum-policybordersimmigration - Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Ghira (R 25, AIP, Fairness) Romania
Immigration case from Romania addressing Rule 25, Accelerated Detained Appeals, and fairness principles.
immigrationasylum - Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2025· Upper Tribunal
UKUT/IAC/2025/277
Case from Sierra Leone concerning Permission to Appeal and First-tier Tribunal practice and procedure.
asylumimmigration - United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)· 2024· United Kingdom Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Gurung, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (ACRS meaning - policy interpretation principles)
The case concerns the interpretation of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) policy and principles of policy interpretation in immigration matters.
refugeeasylumimmigration - Northern Territory, Australia· 2024· NT Coroner's Courtpending
Inquest into the Death of Kumanjayi Walker (2024)
Police shooting of Aboriginal man during welfare check
ntpolice-shootingremote-communitiessystemic-failure - Northern Territory, Australia· 2023· NT Supreme CourtfavorableHigh precedent
Dylan Voller Settlement with NT Government (2023)
Compensation for mistreatment in Don Dale
compensationdon-dalentsettlement - Northern Territory, Australia· 2022· NT Court of Criminal AppealfavorableHigh precedent
Baker v The Queen (2022) NTCCA
Cultural considerations in youth sentencing
bugmycultural-factorsntsentencing