Subsidiary Protection
/ˈsʌbsɪˌdɪˌɛri prəˈtɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of international protection granted to persons who do not qualify as refugees but face a real risk of serious harm if returned to their country of origin.
The applicant was granted subsidiary protection after proving the threat to their safety.
Forms
- subsidiary protection
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Commentary
Subsidiary protection complements refugee status by extending protection to individuals exposed to serious harm not covered under the 1951 Refugee Convention.
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