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Country of Origin Report
A Country of Origin (COO) report provides specialized evidence on the political, social, and security conditions within a claimant’s home country. These reports assist the Tribunal in determining the credibility of asylum claims and assessing the real risk of persecution or serious harm upon return.
Overview
When this report is required
- To substantiate a well-founded fear of persecution based on protected characteristics or political opinion
- To evaluate the availability of state protection or the feasibility of internal relocation
- To provide objective evidence of current conflict levels or human rights abuses in specific regions
- To assess the accessibility of medical and mental health treatment for Article 3 ECHR claims
What the expert assesses
- Political, security, and human rights climate
- Risk to specific ethnic or religious groups
- Availability of state protection and internal flight
- Treatment of activists, journalists, or LGBTQ+ individuals
- Healthcare infrastructure and treatment availability
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Consulting Room, Clinic, Custody, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | First-tier Tribunal (IAC), Upper Tribunal, High Court |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35, Practice Direction 10 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instructions
Specialist expertise
Consultant Psychiatrist
Clinical Psychologist
Neuropsychiatrist
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.