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SZTAL v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

(2017) 262 CLR 362
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2017
StatusBinding authority

Summary

For complementary protection under s 36(2)(aa) Migration Act, 'cruel or inhuman treatment' requires intentional infliction of harm with a specific purpose; mere foreseeability is insufficient.

Key Principle

complementary protection; 'purpose' of harm; intentional infliction; s 36(2)(aa) Migration Act

Area of Law

immigration

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