Case summaries
Greece - Supreme Court, 19 September 2008, Application No. 2025/2008
Country of applicant:
Iran
Keywords:
Non-refoulement, Right to remain pending a decision (Suspensive effect), Protection, Well-founded fear, Refugee Status, Real risk
Extradition to Iran of an Iranian citizen. The wanted person was a political refugee who had been recognised by the UN High Commission for Refugees. The Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) rejected the extradition request because of his status and because of the appeal he lodged under the provisions of Article 5 (2) of Presidential Decree 8/2008.
Date of decision:
19-09-2008
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Art 33.1,Article 9,Article 21