🍁 In Simple Terms
Board members cannot be sued for anything they do in exercising their official duties, even if they make an error. They also cannot be compelled to appear in court or give testimony about their work as Board members.
Affects: Refugee claimants and protected persons
Legal Text — IRPA Section 156
156 The following rules apply to the Chairperson and the members in respect of the exercise or purported exercise of their functions under this Act:
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 156 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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