[13] 0.2 - Making a Claim

How a claim is made

A claim is made when a person tells any official, in words or by clear conduct, that they fear returning. No special wording or form is needed.

Duty of the official

• Record the claim and the time it was made.
• Pass it to the screening authority without delay.
• Tell the claimant what happens next, in a language they understand.

Timing

A claim may be made at any time before removal is carried out. A late claim is still heard, but the delay can be considered when judging credibility.