Asylum Law
/əˈsaɪləm lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the protection granted to individuals fleeing persecution or danger in their home country.
Under asylum law, applicants must prove a well-founded fear of persecution.
Forms
- asylum law
- asylum laws
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Commentary
Asylum law often intersects with international law principles such as non-refoulement and is subject to both domestic statutes and international treaties.
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