Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) proceedings include country guidance applications, departure from guidance cases, and appeals from First-tier Tribunal decisions on Pakistani asylum claims. Expert evidence in Upper Tribunal work must meet the highest evidential standards.
MN and Others (Ahmadis - country conditions) Pakistan CG [2012] UKUT 00389 remains the leading country guidance for Ahmadi claims. With the March 2025 Ahmadis CPIN Version 6.0 confirming that the state is able but unwilling to protect Ahmadis, experts must address whether existing guidance and CPIN positions remain current and provide granular country analysis.
Oral evidence is most common in Upper Tribunal country guidance cases. PakistanCountryExpert experts are experienced in tribunal attendance and cross-examination on Pakistan country conditions, including blasphemy law misuse, TLP mob violence, and profile-specific protection analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is oral evidence required in Upper Tribunal Pakistan cases?
Oral evidence is most common in country guidance cases or where the tribunal directs. Experts should be prepared to give evidence on current CPIN positions, MN and Others [2012] applicability, field research findings, and profile-specific risk analysis under cross-examination.
Which Pakistan CPINs are most relevant to Upper Tribunal work?
The March 2025 Ahmadis CPIN Version 6.0, July 2021 Shia Muslims CPIN, July 2024 Healthcare CPIN, and actors of protection analysis are the most frequently cited in current Upper Tribunal Pakistan cases alongside MN and Others [2012].