A Global Overview on Refugee Status Determination

Individuals who have been forced to flee from their country due to violence, war, personal opinions, nationality, religion or any form of persecution on the basis of race, religion or membership in a social group are known as refugees. Refugee status determination refers to the legal and administrative processes which help governments in determining whether the person seeking international asylum shall be considered a refugee or not. The person seeking protection under international laws must provide evidence related to his persecution in his home country. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of refugee status determination. It elucidates the innovative models around prospective developments with respect to refugee status development. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about this topic.