h. Recognition as a Refugee

  Main Debates Accelerated Procedures v. 1951 Geneva Convention and International Standards   Main Points Minimum Standards for Refugee Status DeterminationPrima Facie Recognition Burden of Persuasion Linguistic, Psychological, and Cultural Barriers to Credibility Assessment Frequent Absence of Documentary or Corroborative Evidence Impact of Absence of Legal Representation Impact of Barriers of Communication for:  - Asylum Seekers v. Advocates - Asylum Seekers and Decision Makers  

About the Reader

Section I Introduction to International Refugee Law: Background and Context


Section II International Framework for Refugee Protection


Section III European Framework for Refugee Protection


Section IV UNHCR and Other Actors Relevant to International Asylum Law




h. Recognition as a Refugee

 

Main Debates

Accelerated Procedures v. 1951 Geneva Convention and International Standards

 

Main Points

Minimum Standards for Refugee Status Determination
Prima Facie Recognition

Burden of Persuasion

Linguistic, Psychological, and Cultural Barriers to Credibility Assessment

Frequent Absence of Documentary or Corroborative Evidence

Impact of Absence of Legal Representation

Impact of Barriers of Communication for: 

- Asylum Seekers v. Advocates

- Asylum Seekers and Decision Makers