5.3.2. Availability of protection against persecution or serious harm

COMMON ANALYSIS
Last update: June 2022

Alternatively, case officers may determine that the requirement of safety is satisfied if the applicant would have access to protection against persecution or serious harm as defined in Article 7 QD in the area where IPA is considered. In the case of persecution by the State, a presumption of non-availability of State protection applies.

See the chapter on 5. Actors of protection.

In relation to Elishol, the requirement of safety could be satisfied, depending on the profile and the individual circumstances of the applicant.