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Ubamaka Edward Wilson v Secretary for Security

(2012) 15 HKCFAR 743
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year2012
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Non-refoulement protection under ICCPR Art 7 (prohibition on cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment) is an absolute right enforceable in HK, barring deportation where real risk of such treatment exists.

Key Principle

non-refoulement; ICCPR Art 7; cruel inhuman or degrading treatment; absolute right; deportation to Nigeria

Area of Law

immigration

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