CPIN challenge reports provide independent analysis where the Home Office CPIN position does not reflect the appellant's specific profile or where country conditions have materially changed.
Common challenge areas include actors of protection (August 2024 CPIN), internal relocation to Lagos/Abuja, SOGIESC (June 2025 CPIN), and separatist groups (April 2026 CPIN).
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| Phase | What We Do | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| CPIN review | Identify relevant CPIN findings and gaps | CPIN analysis memo |
| Independent research | Field research, NGO reports, updated country evidence | Challenge evidence base |
| Report | Profile-specific analysis beyond CPIN generalisations | CPIN challenge expert report |
Frequently asked questions
When should solicitors instruct a CPIN challenge report?
When the appellant's profile differs from the general CPIN position, when CPINs are outdated, or when field research contradicts Home Office findings on state protection or internal relocation.
Can experts simply reproduce CPIN content?
No. Reports that reproduce CPIN without independent analysis fail the standard in the Adam Pipe October 2025 guide. Challenge reports must provide independent, sourced analysis.
Which Nigeria CPINs are most frequently challenged?
Actors of protection (August 2024), SOGIESC (June 2025), separatist groups South-East (April 2026), and internal relocation findings.