Question
Legal Studies Question on Public International Law
A key pillar of International Refugee law is that “No Contracting State shall expel or return [...] a refugee in any manner whatsoever to the frontiers of territories where his life or freedom would be threatened on account of his race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion.” This is also referred to as:
A
Principle of non-refoulement
B
Right to asylum
C
Access to durable solutions
D
Protection against discrimination
Answer
Principle of non-refoulement
Explanation
Solution
The principle of non-refoulement is central to international refugee law, ensuring that refugees are not sent back to places where they face threats to their life or freedom.