Palestinian Refugees and Refugee Status
Summary of the article by Lucia della Torre on the current Swiss practice regarding Palestinian refugees.
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24-Hour Procedures in Swiss Asylum Law
Summary of the article by Noemi Vonlanthen on the acceleration of asylum procedures and their impact on procedural rights.
Read articleFrontex and the Limits of Responsibility
New rulings of the European Court of Justice strengthen the legal protection of refugees against Frontex and criticize the agency’s previous de facto immunity.
Read articleThe Safe Third Country in European Asylum Law
Summary of the article by Florian Binkert on the transformation of the safe third country concept and the reforms in the European asylum procedure.
Read articleResidence Permits in Switzerland
Overview of the main residence permits in Switzerland – explained simply.
Read articleThe Asylum Procedure in Switzerland – Explained Simply
Overview of the main steps of an asylum procedure in Switzerland – from the asylum application to the Federal Administrative Court.
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