What kind of evidence is considered at refugee protection hearings?
• A Refugee Protection Division (RPD) member (decision-maker) can consider any kind of information when deciding a claim for refugee protection, as long as it is relevant to making a decision and it is considered to be credible or trustworthy. • Evidence considered includes the Personal Information Form completed by the claimant prior to the hearing, notes taken during the claimant’s interview by the immigration official at the port of entry, the claimant’s oral testimony at the hearing, documentation on country conditions provided by the RPD or by the claimant, as well as identity and travel documents, etc.
