Refugee Status Determination
/ˈrɛfjʊdʒi ˈsteɪtəs dɪtəˌmɪnˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which authorities assess and decide whether an individual qualifies for refugee protection under international or national law.
The asylum seeker underwent refugee status determination before being granted protection.
Forms
- refugee status determination
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Commentary
Typically conducted through interviews and evidence review, RSD decisions are crucial for access to rights and protection; clarity in procedural fairness is key in drafting related legal instruments.
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