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An anonymity direction was made by the First-tier Tribunal ("FtT"). As this a protection claim, it is appropriate that a direction is made. Unless and until a Tribunal or Court directs otherwise, RA is granted anonymity. No report of these proceedings shall directly or indirectly identify him or any member of his family. This direction applies amongst others to all parties. Failure to comply with this direction could lead to contempt of court proceedings.
                  The appellant's appeal against that decision was dismissed by First-tier Tribunal Judge Parkes for reasons set out in a decision dated 14 May 2021. The background to the appeal is set out at paragraphs [8] to [11] of the decision. At paragraph [10] of his decision, Judge Parkes said:
"The appellant's identity, nationality and the fact of his father's death at the hands of the Ettela'at was accepted..."
"The Iranian authorities demonstrate what could be described as a 'hair-trigger' approach to those suspected of or perceived to be involved in Kurdish political activities or support for Kurdish rights. By 'hair-trigger' it means that the threshold for suspicion is low and the reaction of the authorities is reasonably likely to be extreme."
                  Permission to appeal was granted by First-tier Tribunal Judge Gumsley on 3 June 2021. Judge Gumsley said:
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