The applicant applied for international protection in Ireland based on fear of persecution in case of return due to his sexual orientation. The application was rejected due to inconsistencies and lack of credibility on the claim that he is a homosexual. He contested the decision and a leave to apply by way of Judicial Review seeking an Order of certiorari was granted by the High Court on 16 December 2019.

The High Court rejected the relief sought and found that:

• the medical report submitted by the applicant which concludes to a diagnosis of complex PTSD, and symptoms of anxiety and major depression, corroborated with the interview did not prove that the applicant had difficulties with memory and can not give account of events, on the contrary he gave different accounts at different times;
• on the risk if returned to the country of origin and previous involvement in activities such as attending and being photographed at Pride, the High Court reiterated that the applicant did not raise these assertions before the determining authority and he can not to litigate issues which were not argued before the decision maker whose decision is under review.
• On the benefit of the doubt, the High Court mentioned that it can not be allowed since the applicant’s general credibility was rejected.
• On the country of origin information, the High Court held that the applicant did not sufficiently asserted the allegation of future risk of persecution.