This right may not be invoked in the case of prosecutions genuinely arising from non-political crimes or from acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations.
These states are bound by an obligation under international law to grant asylum to people who fall within the definition of Convention and Protocol.
It is an option to get asylum for those who do not have a well-founded fear of persecution (which is required for refugee status according to the 1951 Convention), but do indeed have a substantial risk to be subjected to torture or to a serious harm if they are returned to their country of origin, for reasons that include war, violence, conflict and massive violations of human rights.
It is the main type of visa issued to refugees when released from Australian immigration detention facilities and they are required to reapply for it every three years.
The percentage of women among asylum seekers to Europe from 2008 to 2018 was 31%, which could be explained by factors including gender inequality in origin country and economic incentives.
In the European Union, those who have yet to be granted official status as refugees and are still within the asylum process have some restricted rights to healthcare access.
[19] Asylum seekers have greater chance of experiencing unmet health needs as compared to the general German population.
Asylum seekers also have greater odds of hospital admissions and at least one visit to a psychotherapist relative to the German general population.
[citation needed] Research suggests cross-sector collaboration is key to assist refugees and asylum seekers resettle and integrate into receiving communities, workplaces and schools.
The lack of opportunities to legally access the asylum procedures can force displaced persons to undertake often expensive and hazardous attempts at illegal entry.
The presence of mental disorders like depression or PTSD is mainly due to the forced migration and the resettlement in host countries.
[27] The study underscores the complexity of asylum seekers' narratives, often shaped by emotional distress and the need to recount traumatic events within strict timelines.
Cultural variations in eye contact influence credibility assessments, potentially leading to misinterpretations by immigration personnel.
Differing cultural expectations impact asylum seekers' credibility assessments, potentially affecting the outcomes of their claims.
[28] Long waiting times significantly reduce the likelihood to obtain a job and the social integration of refugees.
[30] It often happens that the country neither recognizes the refugee status of the asylum seekers nor sees them as legitimate migrants and thus treats them as illegal aliens.
Depending on the country, failed asylum seekers are allowed to remain temporarily or are forcibly returned[31] in line with non-refoulement.