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Finland |
2019 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Based on the ECHR judgement in N.A. v. Finland, the Finnish Immigration Service reviewed the cases of around 500 applicants. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Estonia |
2019 |
Policy |
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Return of former applicants |
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board started to issue “three in one” decisions combining a negative decision on an asylum application, a return decision and a decision to impose a prohibition to entry. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Estonia |
2019 |
Policy |
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Detention during the asylum procedure |
A legal counsellor was assigned to the detention centre to ensure legal aid for detainees. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Estonia |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Special procedures to process asylum applications |
A proposition was presented to amend the Act on Granting International Protection to Aliens by updating the national list of safe countries of origin at least once a year. The duty to notify the European Commission lies with the Ministry of the Interior. |
EE LEG 01 2019 |
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Estonia |
2019 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The first Estonian Language Houses opened in Tallin and Narva in 2019, offering language courses and facilitating integration. The Welcome Centre in Tartu, Estonia opened to provide information and guidance for all newcomers. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Denmark |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Content of protection |
An amendment was made to the criteria for assessing derivative circumstances for cessation, and residence permits of refugees and their family members may be revoked in a wider range of circumstances. |
DK LEG 01 2019 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Policy |
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Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
The Department for Asylum and Migration Policy of the Ministry of Interior launched a pilot project using non-medical methods for age assessment. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Special procedures to process asylum applications |
12 new countries were added to the national list of safe countries of origin: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Ghana, Georgia (excluding Abkhazia and South Ossetia), India, Moldova (excluding Transnistria), Morocco, New Zealand, Senegal, Tunisia and Ukraine (excluding Doneck and Luhansk Districts). |
CZ LEG 02 2019 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
A new reception centre in B?lá pod Bezd?zem, with 186 places, was opened. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Special procedures to process asylum applications |
The time limit for the accelerated procedure for international protection was extended from 30 to 90 days. |
CZ LEG 01 2019 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
Vulnerable persons are now notified about the right to a medical examination to detect signs of persecution or serious harm. This information is included in the document in which applicants provide data for an application. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Ministry of the Interior joined the Videoconferences for Identification (VCI) project. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Special procedures to process asylum applications |
The list of grounds for subsequent applications was extended in July 2019 if there is reason to believe that asylum or subsidiary protection for the purpose of family reunification will be granted. |
CZ LEG 01 2019 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The method of issuing or extending residence permits for beneficiaries of international protection were simplified. The documents are no longer re-issued and a new expiration date is noted directly on the existing permit. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Return of former applicants |
The non-refoulement check within the return decision procedure was simplified. The check is no longer required for persons from safe countries of origin, unless the person states that in his/her specific case there are concerns about his/her safety in case of return. |
CZ LEG 01 2019 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Detention during the asylum procedure |
A new alternative to detention was approved, involving stays at a designated residence with regular checks. |
CZ LEG 01 2019 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Policy |
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Legal assistance and representation |
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs expanded its projects providing individual counselling for applicants. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Access to information |
Free legal advice must be available in each asylum facility. |
CZ LEG 01 2019 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Policy |
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Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
A safe zone for vulnerable applicants was designed with EASO’s support in the First Reception Centre “Pournara” in Cyprus (not yet operational). |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Applicants for international protection may have access to the labour market in an extended number of occupations. |
CY LEG 02 2019 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Policy |
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Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
Development of a screening system for vulnerable applicants was developed in the First Reception Centre “Pournara”, with the tool waiting to be implemented in practice. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A Quality Control Unit was established within the Asylum Service, with participation of experts from the Asylum Service, EASO and UNHCR. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Asylum Service was reinforced with additional staff in order to manage the increasing pressures on the asylum and reception systems. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Policy |
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Return of former applicants |
The AMIF project established the national forced return monitoring system, conducted by the Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights Ombudsman. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at second or higher instance |
The new Administrative Court for International Protection (IPAC) began operating as of 18 June 2019. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |