Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Ottawa

The information in the following paragraph was provided by a European representative of the HDP in correspondence with the Research Directorate:

Evidence of membership (letters [and/or] cards) can be issued by the central office and by delegates of regional branches. Membership documents are "identical" and are printed by the central office. To obtain evidence of membership, an individual has to present themselves and show their identity card. After "some investigations," the individual receives a "receipt of membership the same day." The "principal part of the document remains in the party office" and another part is returned to the member. Signatories on the document are regional and local representatives of the party (HDP 1 Oct. 2018). Further information on the appearance of membership documents and on procedures to obtain them could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response.

Regarding donation receipts, treasurers, who are also vice-chairs of provincial and regional districts, can fill out these documents (HDP 1 Oct. 2018). A sample of a blank donation receipt, sent to the Research Directorate by the HDP European representative, is attached to this Response. According to the sample, the following information is found on the donation receipt:

• of the receipt;
• Address of the HDP headquarters;
• City and township;
• Amount of the donation (indicated in both numbers and words);
• Information about the donor (Republic of Turkey ID number, name, surname and address);
• Signature and/or stamp of the [translation] "Accountant/Authorized Official" (HDP n.d.).

Further information on donation receipts issued by the HDP could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim for refugee protection. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

References

Halkların Demokratik Partisi (HDP). 1 October 2018. Correspondence from a European representative to the Research Directorate.

Halkların Demokratik Partisi (HDP). N.d. "Gelir Makbuzu" (Donation Receipt). Sent to the Research Directorate by a European representative, 1 October 2018. Translated by the Translation Bureau, Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Additional Sources Consulted

Oral sources: Halkların Demokratik Partisi – Foreign Affairs Commission, Headquarters.

Internet sites, including: Halkların Demokratik Partisi; HDP Europe.

Attachment

Halkların Demokratik Partisi (HDP). N.d. "Gelir Makbuzu" (Donation Receipt). Sent to the Research Directorate by a European representative, 1 October 2018. Translated by the Translation Bureau, Public Services and Procurement Canada.