In 2024, the Norwegian Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) received 32 final court judgments, with UNE prevailing in 28 of them, resulting in a success rate of 87.5%, a significant increase compared to previous years, where rates typically ranged from 70-80%.
However, 32 judgments are historically low (compared to 50-100 annually from 2018?2022), especially given that UNE handled over 6,700 administrative cases in 2024.
Breakdown of rulings:
- District Court: 17 cases (15 wins)
- Court of Appeal: 14 cases (12 wins)
- Supreme Court: 1 case (UNE won)
The Supreme Court case concerned a Christian convert from Iran, and the Court upheld UNE's decision to deny refugee status. A large portion of court cases dealt with identity-related issues, particularly in asylum cases (notably from Iranian nationals) and cases involving revocation of residence permits or citizenship.
- Immigration Appeals Board | Utlendingsnemnda (8 May, 2025), Rettssaker i 2024 [Litigation in 2024],