Default judgment refused where applicant failed to verify identity and produce sufficiently probative evidence of torture.
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Human rights – Alleged torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment by state security agents – Default judgment – jurisdiction and admissibility – service and formalities – evidentiary requirements; identity verification and probative value of photos and affidavits – burden to satisfy Court despite respondent's default.
Default judgment refused where applicant failed to verify identity and produce sufficiently probative evidence of torture.
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Human rights – Alleged torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment by state security agents – Default judgment – jurisdiction and admissibility – service and formalities – evidentiary requirements; identity verification and probative value of photos and affidavits – burden to satisfy Court despite respondent's default.
