Case summaries
Hungary - Budapest Administrative and Labour Court, 7 March 2013, A.A.A. v. Office of Immigration and Nationality, 6.K.30.092/2013/12
Country of applicant:
Lebanon
Applicant of Palestinian origin received refugee status. Assistance from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) ceased for reasons beyond the applicant’s control, and therefore the applicant is entitled ipso facto to the benefits provided by the Convention.
Date of decision:
07-03-2013
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Art 1A,Art 1D,Art 12.1
Hungary – Metropolitan Court, 22 September 2011, U.S. v. Office of Immigration and Nationality, 15 K 31.755/2011/12
Country of applicant:
Palestinian Territory
Keywords:
Assessment of facts and circumstances, Country of origin information, Inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Non-refoulement, Subsidiary Protection, Torture
The Palestinian applicant’s claim was rejected by the authorities as he was not found to be credible. However, the court held that the security situation in the West Bank needed to be reexamined on the basis of the latest country of origin information to assess if the applicant would face a risk of torture or inhuman treatment upon return.
Date of decision:
22-09-2011
Relevant International and European Legislation:
EN - Qualification Directive, Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004,1951 Refugee Convention,EN - Asylum Procedures Directive, Council Directive 2005/85/EC of 1 December 2005,Art 15 (b),Art 4,Art 8,Art 1A,UNHCR Handbook,Para 38,Para 41,Para 42,Art 1D,Art 12.1,EN - Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms,Article 3