High Court rules offshore processing invalid

The High Court has unanimously ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers is invalid, following a challenge by two Sri Lankan Tamils.The court found that the men were denied legal fairness…

Lawyers Weekly • 11 November 2010 • NewLaw

The High Court has unanimously ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers is invalid, following a challenge by two Sri Lankan Tamils.

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The court found that the men were denied legal fairness when they sought a review of their refugee claims.

Allens Arthur Robinson took on the Tamils' case pro bono in conjunction with the Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre.

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