Summary of the UNHCR Guidance on Article 31 of the 1951 Convention (GIP 14)

Document source:

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Date:
6 June 2025

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Title

Summary of the UNHCR Guidance on Article 31 of the 1951 Convention (GIP 14)

Document source

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Date

6 June 2025

Document type

Legal Policy and Guidance

Collection

Policy & Guidance

Keywords

Irregular entry

Protected persons

Asylum-seekers

Comments:

This document summarizes and explains Guidelines on International Protection No. 14: Non-penalization of refugees on account of their irregular entry or presence and restrictions on their movements in accordance with Article 31 of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.

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