Case summaries
Greece - Patras Court for Misdemeanors, Decision of 13 October 2017
Country of applicant:
Turkey
Keywords:
Inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Persecution Grounds/Reasons, Relevant Documentation, Residence document
The use of forged documents by asylum seekers, when attempting to flee from one country and seek protection under international law in another country, is not criminally liable, when it is the result of a well-founded fear for inhuman or degrading treatment.
Date of decision:
13-10-2017
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Art 1,Art 33.1,EN - Recast Asylum Procedures Directive 2013/32/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council,Art 11,Art 32.2,Art 31.1,EN - Recast Qualification Directive, Directive 2011/95/EU of 13 December 2011