Seminar paperPublished on this site 12 November 2025 · 1 minute read
Protection claims and credibility
Why a claimant's account is tested closely, and how counsel can help them tell it fully and consistently.
In a protection claim, the claimant's own account is often the most important evidence. That is why it is examined so carefully.
Time to tell it
People who have been through trauma rarely tell their story in order the first time. Preparation over several meetings helps.
Consistency, not perfection
Small differences in detail are normal. What matters is explained, not hidden.
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