CPIN challenge reports provide independent analysis where the Home Office CPIN position does not reflect the appellant's specific profile or where country conditions have materially changed.
Common challenge areas include the March 2025 Ahmadi CPIN (Version 6.0), actors of protection, internal relocation for women, political opposition risk, and blasphemy acquittal safety.
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| Phase | What We Do | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| CPIN review | Identify relevant CPIN findings and gaps | CPIN analysis memo |
| Independent research | Field research, NGO reports, updated country evidence | Challenge evidence base |
| Report | Profile-specific analysis beyond CPIN generalisations | CPIN challenge expert report |
CPIN Challenge Reports: Frequently Asked Questions
When should solicitors instruct a CPIN challenge report?
When the appellant's profile differs from the general CPIN position, when CPINs are outdated, or when field research contradicts Home Office findings on state protection or internal relocation.
Can experts simply reproduce CPIN content?
No. Reports that reproduce CPIN without independent analysis fail the tribunal standard. Challenge reports must provide independent, sourced analysis addressing the individual appellant's circumstances.
Which Pakistan CPINs are most frequently challenged?
Ahmadis (March 2025 Version 6.0), actors of protection, internal relocation for women, political opposition, and blasphemy-related risk on return after acquittal.