Practice areas
Expert evidence across the asylum and immigration issues most commonly heard in Scottish tribunal and court proceedings.
Areas of expert evidence
Each practice area is framed for Scottish Upper Tribunal, First-tier Tribunal, and Court of Session instructions.
Political Persecution
Country knowledge on political opposition, detention, and state persecution — framed for Scottish tribunal proceedings.
Religious Persecution
Evidence on religious minorities, conversion claims, and religiously motivated violence relevant to Scottish asylum caseloads.
LGBTQ+ Persecution
Country condition and cultural evidence supporting LGBTQ+ asylum claims heard in Scotland.
Gender-Based Violence
FGM, honour-based violence, and domestic violence country evidence — including support for Scottish Women's Rights Centre casework.
Credibility & Trauma
Analysis of how trauma, culture, and language affect consistency of account — especially relevant in Glasgow dispersal contexts.
Internal Relocation
Independent analysis of internal relocation safety and reasonableness for Scottish asylum appeals.
CPIN Challenge
Gap analysis and challenge of Home Office Country Policy and Information Notes relied on in Scottish proceedings.
Country Guidance
Expert evidence aligned to Upper Tribunal country guidance cases applicable in Scottish listings.