From Theory to Practice: Working with Refugees on the Island of Leros, Greece

In this blog the author sheds light on several practical consequences for the asylum procedure as a result of the conclusion of the EU-Turkey agreement encountered while working as a legal volunteer on the island of Leros, Greece.

Anne Aagten • September 04, 2018

The MP judgment: the CJEU on subsidiary protection for former victims of torture

Subsidiary protection status may only be granted if authorities in the country of origin intentionally deprive an applicant of appropriate medical treatment, e.g. not providing rehabilitation or preventing access to treatment in a discriminatory manner.

Anne Aagten • May 15, 2018 • 2 comments

Extension of the Right to an Effective Remedy under Dublin III: the Shiri judgment

The Court of Justice of the EU found that the effective remedy of an applicant for international protection includes the right to rely on the expiry of the transfer period of the Dublin Regulation.

Anne Aagten • November 28, 2017 • 1 comment

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From Theory to Practice: Working with Refugees on the Island of Leros, Greece

The MP judgment: the CJEU on subsidiary protection for former victims of torture

Extension of the Right to an Effective Remedy under Dublin III: the Shiri judgment