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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…

November 11, 2010 • By Lawyers Weekly

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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High Court rules offshore processing invalid