Refugee Convention

Refugee Convention in Europe Refugee Convention in the Context of Asylum Law The full title is the Refugee Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. It was passed in 1951 and amended by a Protocol in 1967. It is the overriding document establishing the rights of refugees. Resources See […]

Lawyers

Lawyers in Europe Qualified Lawyers in the Context of Asylum Law Professionals who have been accredited according to the national procedures laid down in a country and who have therefore passed examinations and completed training under the auspices of a professional body. Resources See Also […]

Asylum Seeker

Asylum Seeker in Europe Asylum seeker in the Context of the Refugee Crisis A person who has applied for either refugee status or subsidiary protection (or both) and is awaiting the outcome of their application or appeal against a negative decision. Resources See Also Political Asylum […]

Refugee Agency

Refugee Agency in Europe Refugee Agency in the Context of Asylum Law Resources See Also Political Asylum Refugees Asylum Asylum Law Refugee Crisis Refugee Action Refugee Definition Political Asylum Definition Right of Asylum USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) Insane Asylum […]

International Protection

International Protection in Europe International Protection in the Context of Asylum Law The provision of support by a country other than a person's country of nationality or origin in circumstances where the person's own country cannot or will not provide protection. There are two […]

Political Asylum

Political Asylum in Europe Political Asylum in the Context of Asylum Law Resources See Also Political Asylum Refugees Asylum Asylum Law Refugee Crisis Refugee Action Refugee Definition Political Asylum Definition Right of Asylum USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) Insane […]

Asylum Law

Asylum Law in Europe Asylum Law in the Context of the Refugee Crisis Resources See Also Political Asylum Refugees Asylum Asylum Law Refugee Crisis Refugee Action Refugee Definition Political Asylum Definition Right of Asylum USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) Insane Asylum […]