01 · #political-opinion
Political Opinion
Risk profiles arising from imputed or expressed political opinion, opposition activity, and state or non-state retaliation.
Expert evidence in this category maps documented country conditions to the legal framework instructed—identifying relevant state and non-state actors, regional variation, and material limitations in the source record. Analysis does not determine whether a particular social group is cognisable; it addresses conditions that counsel may relate to the legal test in issue.
02 · #religion
Religion
Conditions affecting religious minorities, converts, and individuals targeted for faith-based persecution.
Expert evidence in this category maps documented country conditions to the legal framework instructed—identifying relevant state and non-state actors, regional variation, and material limitations in the source record. Analysis does not determine whether a particular social group is cognisable; it addresses conditions that counsel may relate to the legal test in issue.
03 · #psg
Particular Social Group
Frameworks mapping cognisable particular social groups—including gender, family, and gang-related PSGs—to documented country conditions.
Expert evidence in this category maps documented country conditions to the legal framework instructed—identifying relevant state and non-state actors, regional variation, and material limitations in the source record. Analysis does not determine whether a particular social group is cognisable; it addresses conditions that counsel may relate to the legal test in issue.
04 · #cat-torture
CAT / Torture Risk
Evidence on risk of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment relevant to Convention Against Torture and related protections.
Expert evidence in this category maps documented country conditions to the legal framework instructed—identifying relevant state and non-state actors, regional variation, and material limitations in the source record. Analysis does not determine whether a particular social group is cognisable; it addresses conditions that counsel may relate to the legal test in issue.
05 · #cpin-rebuttal
CPIN / State Department Rebuttal
Independent critique of Home Office CPINs and US State Department reports where sourcing, currency, or generalisation is contested.
Expert evidence in this category maps documented country conditions to the legal framework instructed—identifying relevant state and non-state actors, regional variation, and material limitations in the source record. Analysis does not determine whether a particular social group is cognisable; it addresses conditions that counsel may relate to the legal test in issue.
06 · #internal-relocation
Internal Relocation & State Protection
Assessment of internal flight alternatives, effectiveness of state protection, and regional variation in risk.
Expert evidence in this category maps documented country conditions to the legal framework instructed—identifying relevant state and non-state actors, regional variation, and material limitations in the source record. Analysis does not determine whether a particular social group is cognisable; it addresses conditions that counsel may relate to the legal test in issue.