Evidence and risk assessment

DESCRIPTION

The aim of this module is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to apply the EUAA structured method of Evidence and Risk Assessment in applications for international protection. The methodology is based on three core steps: gathering information, assessing credibility, and conducting risk assessment. It clarifies key concepts, legal standards and guiding principles under EU law, including the mutual obligations of applicants and authorities, and demonstrates how a structured approach addresses common challenges.

Learners develop practical skills to collect and link evidence to material facts, apply credibility indicators systematically, and recognise and mitigate factors that may distort assessment. They then identify relevant risks based on accepted facts, consider risk indicators, and reach conclusions using the appropriate standard of proof — a reasonable degree of likelihood.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Knowledge

1. D

   escribe the material facts and the pieces of evidence within an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​.

2. ​​Describe the credibility assessment to decide whether to accept or reject each material fact within an asylum claim according to the EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​.

3. Describe the risk assessment for an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​. 

   Skills

4. Identify the material facts and the pieces of evidence within an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​

5. ​​Conduct the credibility assessment to decide whether to accept or reject each material fact within an asylum claim according to the EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​.

6. ​​Conduct the risk assessment for an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​. 

   Competences

7. Carry out tasks related to identifying the material facts and the pieces of evidence within an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​.

8. Carry out tasks related to conducting the credibility assessment to decide whether to accept or reject each material fact within an asylum claim according to the EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​.

9. Carry out tasks related to conducting the risk assessment for an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​. 

    

DELIVERY METHOD

This module uses a blended learning approach combining asynchronous online study with a face-to-face workshop. The online component includes case studies, interactive materials, exercises with feedback, and formative assessments aligned with marking rubrics. The workshop consolidates learning through advanced case studies, group work and role plays, preparing learners for the final summative assessment.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Assessment consists of a single 3 hour case-based examination evaluating evidence gathering, credibility and risk assessment using the EUAA method.