Family of Iranian woman who fled death penalty should have asylum case review, court rules

The woman managed to secure a safe haven visa but not her parents and brother, who escaped with her to Australia

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The family of a woman who fled Iran after facing the death penalty for escaping an arranged marriage has been granted the chance to stay with her in Australia.

Despite an Immigration Assessment Authority decision to deport the woman's parents and brother, the federal circuit court has ruled the trio should have their application for asylum reviewed.