Case summaries
UK - Court of Appeal, 13 February 1998, Lazarevic v Secretary of State For Home Department [1997] EWCA Civ 1007; [1997] Imm AR 251
Country of applicant:
Somalia
Keywords:
Persecution (acts of), Nationality
The Court of Appeal held that an asylum-seeker unable to return to his country of origin may indeed be entitled to recognition as a refugee provided only that the fear or actuality of past persecution still plays a causative part in his or her presence here. Further, the refusal of the State of nationality to permit return can constitute persecution.
Date of decision:
13-02-1998
Relevant International and European Legislation:
EN - Qualification Directive, Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004,1951 Refugee Convention,Art 1A (2),Art 4,Art 1C (5),UNHCR Handbook,Para 91,Para 164,Para 98,Para 99,Para 168