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Tibetan monk fears persecution and torture if returned to China
Summary
A Tibetan monk, whose identity is protected, appeared before the High Court to challenge the State's refusal to grant him asylum in Ireland. He claims he fled China in April 2016 for political reasons, lived in Nepal until September 2024, and arrived in Ireland in October 2024 where he applied for international protection. His asylum application was rejected in January 2025, and he sought to appeal to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT). He alleges that extraordinary circumstances—specifically the bombing of a Sudanese legal secretary's home and the death of a close family friend—caused a delay in filing his appeal within the 15‑day deadline. IPAT denied an extension and later refused to reconsider the appeal, stating it lacked jurisdiction. The monk's legal team argues that significant extenuating circumstances warrant reconsideration, and the case was adjourned to next week for an update.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tibetan monk fears persecution and torture if returned to China. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- April 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-10-10 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
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