Application of exclusion clauses to persons undeserving of international protection

DESCRIPTION

This module aims to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills related to the assessment of the possible application of these exclusion clauses within procedures for the determination of eligibility for international protection.

It covers the application of Article 1F of the 1951 Refugee Convention and Articles 12(2) and 17 of the Qualification Regulation, with a focus on the most recent developments in the field.

It prepares learners to determine the elements that constitute exclusion and to establish material facts and evidence relevant for potential exclusion cases. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Knowledge

1. Identify the relevant legal frameworks applicable to exclusion from international protection.

2. Determine the elements that constitute exclusion clauses in the context of refugee and subsidiary protection.

Skills

3. Establish the material facts and evidence in the context of the legal provisions applicable to potential exclusion cases.

DELIVERY METHOD

This module is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online studies and face-to-face sessions (either onsite or through live webinars).

The online component focuses on learning activities that assess progress toward the learning outcomes and face-to-face sessions focus on complex elements that require discussion.