Case summaries
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