Altawil v. Canada ( Minister of Citizenship and Immigration )
IMM-2365-95
Simpson J.
25/7/96
6 pp.
Application for judicial review of CRDD decision applicant not Convention refugee and that while applicant Palestinian, stateless person born in Gaza under Egyptian occupation-Lived in Qatar with family until 1986 where refused entry-Had been attending university in Afghanistan and war there prevented his complying with obligation imposed on non-citizen residents of Qatar residing outside country to report to authorities in Qatar every six months-Applicant arguing Board erred by failing to conclude denial of right to return to Qatar persecution-Application dismissed-No persecutorial intent or conduct-"Reporting" law one of general application-Furthermore, UNHCR Handbook stating stateless person not refugee where outside of country of former habitual residence for reasons other than those indicated in definition.