Suresh v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)
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Suresh v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) is a leading decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in the areas of constitutional law and administrative law. The Court held that, under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, in most circumstances the government cannot deport someone to a country where they risk being tortured, but refugee claimants can be deported to their homelands if they are a serious security risk to Canadians.
Quick Facts Suresh v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), Hearing: May 22, 2001 Judgment: January 11, 2002 ...
Suresh v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) | |
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Hearing: May 22, 2001 Judgment: January 11, 2002 | |
Full case name | Manickavasagam Suresh v The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and the Attorney General of Canada |
Citations | [2002] 1 S.C.R. 3, 2002 SCC 1 |
Court membership | |
Chief Justice | Beverley McLachlin C.J. |
Puisne Justices | Claire L'Heureux-Dubé, Charles Gonthier, Frank Iacobucci, John C. Major, Michel Bastarache, Ian Binnie, Louise Arbour, and Louis LeBel J.J. |
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Unanimous decision by: The Court |
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