Refugee Status Determination: Diffused Processes and Outcomes

This report provides a detailed analysis of refugee status determination processes, exploring various aspects such as Article 1D and the role of UNRWA, non-refoulement principles, and the challenges faced by asylum seekers. It examines the legal framework, including the 1951 Refugee Convention and its cessation clauses, as well as the rights of refugees. The report also includes a case study on asylum seekers and detention in Israel, highlighting the complexities of immigration policies and the application of international refugee law. Furthermore, the report discusses the reach and limits of the refugee regime, protection paradigms, contemporary challenges, and the desirability of global harmonization of refugee law standards. It also explores regional regimes, displacement from conflict, and the international regime of rescue at sea. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding the complexities of refugee status determination and the need for effective protection mechanisms.