Court of Appeal cautions against speculating too far into the future when assessing Article 3 risk

May 29, 2026 · WOWERI

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled on the deportation of a Nigerian national with a serious mental health condition, cautioning against speculating too far into the future when assessing Article 3 risk.

Court of Appeal cautions against speculating too far into the future when assessing Article 3 risk

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled on the deportation of a Nigerian national with a serious mental health condition, cautioning against speculating too far into the future when assessing Article 3 risk. The court highlighted the importance of considering the real circumstances of the case and not speculating too far into the future when assessing the risk of a breach of Article 3. This verdict is significant for individuals who face deportation and have serious health issues. Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights prohibits the deportation of individuals to countries where they may face torture or inhuman treatment. The court also emphasized that when assessing the risk of a breach of Article 3, it is necessary to consider serious, rapid, and irreversible decline in the individual's health.

Source: freemovement.org.uk