This chapter looks into the potential applicability of the exclusion grounds under Article 12(2) QD and Article 17(1) QD in relation to acts committed by applicants from Iraq.

This chapter includes the following sections:

Preliminary remarks Exclusion grounds a. Crime against peace, war crime or crime against humanity b. Serious (non-political) crime c. Acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the UN d. Danger to the community or the security of the Member State Relevant circumstances Crimes committed in the context of the conflict with ISIL (2014 – ongoing) Crimes committed after the fall of the regime of Saddam Hussein (2003 – ongoing) Crimes committed during the regime of Saddam Hussein Criminal activity and other types of violence Guidance with regard to Iraq Article 12(2)(a) QD and Article 17(1)(a) QD Article 12(2)(b) QD and Article 17(1)(b) QD Article 12(2)(c) QD and Article 17(1)(c) QD

For further general guidance on exclusion, see the ‘EASO Practical Guide: Exclusion’.