Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) proceedings include country guidance applications, departure from guidance cases, and appeals from First-tier Tribunal decisions on Nigerian asylum claims. Expert evidence in UT work must meet the highest evidential standards.
With multiple updated Nigeria CPINs in 2025 to 2026, including SOGIESC (June 2025), separatist groups South-East (April 2026), and medical treatment (December 2025), experts must address whether existing guidance and CPIN positions remain current and provide granular country analysis.
Oral evidence is most common in Upper Tribunal country guidance cases. NigeriaExpert experts are experienced in tribunal attendance and cross-examination on Nigeria country conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is oral evidence required in Upper Tribunal Nigeria cases?
Oral evidence is most common in country guidance cases or where the tribunal directs. Experts should be prepared to give evidence on current CPIN positions, field research findings, and profile-specific risk analysis under cross-examination.
Which Nigeria CPINs are most relevant to Upper Tribunal work?
The April 2026 CPIN on separatist groups South-East, June 2025 SOGIESC CPIN, August 2024 actors of protection CPIN, and EUAA Country Guidance Nigeria 2026 are the most frequently cited in current Upper Tribunal Nigeria cases.