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For the Appellant: Mr Alexander Swain (Counsel) instructed by SN & Co Legal Services
The appellant (who is aged 39) argues that he is a political opponent to the Vietnamese regime and that he is involved in sur place activities within the UK. First-tier Tribunal Judge Fox ("the judge") rejected that claim.
       The appellant lodged an application for asylum in the UK on the basis of (i) his political activities which had taken place in Vietnam and (ii) his sur place activities which had taken place in the UK. That application was lodged on 10 June 2019. An interview was arranged for 30 November 2021 with a Vietnamese interpreter. For reasons unknown, the interview was conducted in English due to concerns about the interpreter (see para 23 of judge Fox's decision).
       The respondent refused the application on 8 February 2022. The respondent rejected the basis of the asylum claim on the grounds of adverse credibility. It is argued by the respondent that the appellant has not been able to " evidence that you have been politically active in Vietnam ".
       The judge made a decision (in which they dismissed the appeal) on 17 August 2023.
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