Case summaries
Sweden - Migration Court of Appeal, 9 September 2011, UM 3891-10
Country of applicant:
Iraq
A former officer in Saddam Hussein’s Security Services was excluded from protection due to possible crimes against humanity. He was however granted a temporary residence permit as the decision could not be executed without violating the principle of non-refoulement.
Date of decision:
09-09-2011
Relevant International and European Legislation:
EN - Qualification Directive, Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004,1951 Refugee Convention,Art 2,Art 9,Art 12,Art 17,Art 15,Art 3,Art 1F,Art 21,UNHCR Handbook,Para 155,Para 152,Para 147,Para 149,Para 162,Para 163,Para 156,Para 157,Para 148,Para 150,Para 151,Para 153,Para 154,Para 158,Para 159,Para 160,Para 161
Germany - High Administrative Court Nordrhein-Westfalen, 27 March 2007, 8 A 4728/05.A
Country of applicant:
Turkey
Keywords:
Crime against humanity, Exclusion from protection, Non-refoulement, Serious non-political crime, Standard of proof, Terrorism, War crimes, Acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the UN
Exclusion from refugee status on the grounds of serious non-political crimes is only permissible if the applicant still poses a threat. The Court found that an applicant from Turkey, who had been subject to past persecution, was not sufficiently safe from renewed persecution if returned.
Date of decision:
27-03-2007
Relevant International and European Legislation:
EN - Qualification Directive, Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004,1951 Refugee Convention,Art 1F(c),Recital 3,Art 12.2,Art 12.3,UNHCR Handbook,Para 152,Para 147,Para 149,Para 163,Para 157,Para 148,Para 151,Art 35,Recital 15,Art 21.1,EN - Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms,Article 3