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What is Hong Kong Refugee Screening Ruling about?

The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal ruled in C and Others v Director of Immigration that the government must independently assess refugee non-refoulement claims instead of relying solely on the UNHCR. While this decision is a significant step forward for refugee rights in Hong Kong, it left unresolved issues regarding customary international law and the justification for applying high standards of fairness in these cases. The ruling necessitates the establishment of an independent assessment scheme for refu

Author

Chi Nok Alex Tang

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