Asylum Qualification Directive Consultation

This consultation paper discusses the provisions within the Asylum Qualification Directive, and invites comments on the Government's proposed implementation plans.

The Asylum Qualification Directive is a key element of a package envisaged at the Treaty of Amsterdam (1997). The Treaty committed Member States to a range of measures designed to establish minimum standards for asylum procedures and policies across the European Union as a first step towards a Common European Asylum System.

The Directive broadly mirrors our current practice in the field of asylum, and lays down rules on the recognition of refugees and others in need of international protection, and the content of status given to such persons. This is intended to ensure that common criteria for the identification of persons genuinely in need of international protection are applied across member states and that a minimum level of benefits is available for those granted status.

Please send your comments to this consultation to: euasylumconsultation@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

or write to:

European Asylum Policy Unit
Asylum & Appeals Policy Directorate
3rd Floor, Apollo House
36 Wellesley Road
CR9 3RR

Closing date for responses: 28 August 2006

Date: Mon Jun 26 17:21:43 BST 2006

• Consultation synopsis (PDF file - 100kb)

  The Asylum Qualification Directive is a key element of a package envisaged at the Treaty of Amsterdam (1997). The Treaty committed Member States to a range of measures designed to establish minimum standards for asylum procedures and policies across the European Union as a first step towards a Common European Asylum System.

• Consultation paper (PDF file - 229kb)

  This consultation paper invites comments from interested parties on the implementation of Council Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004 laying down minimum standards for the qualification and status of third country nationals or stateless persons as refugees or as persons who otherwise need international protection and the content of the protection granted (“the Directive”).

• Annex A - EU Directive (PDF file - 185kb)

  Council Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004 on minimum standards for the qualification and status of third country nationals or stateless persons as refugees or as persons who otherwise need international protection and the content of the protection granted.

• Annex B - Draft Immigration Rules (PDF file - 56kb)

  Draft immigration rules to implement Council Directive 2004/83/EC on minimum standards for the qualification and status of third country nationals or stateless persons as refugees or as person who otherwise need international protection and the content of the protection granted.

• Annex C - Draft Regulation (PDF file - 45kb)

  Statutory Instruments on Immigration - Refugee or Person in need of International Protection (Qualification) Regulations 2006

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