Case summaries
Greece - Thrace Appeal Council, July 2005, Application No. 139/2005
Country of applicant:
Azerbaijan
Keywords:
Non-refoulement, Persecution (acts of), Persecution Grounds/Reasons, Protection, Refugee Status, Political Opinion, Real risk
Rejection of an extradition request by Azerbaijan in a case where the wanted person had been recognised as a refugee by Germany. Azerbaijan's request for extradition because of acts contrary to common criminal law was a premise aimed at stifling the wanted person's political opposition to the extraditing country's government. Azerbaijan was requesting extradition for political reasons.
Date of decision:
07-07-2005
Relevant International and European Legislation:
Art 1A (2),Article 2,Article 9,Article 10,Article 13