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According to the 1951 Refugee Convention, can a refugee be sent back to her/his country if her/his life or freedom is threatened?

Never
 Depends on the laws of the host country
 No, unless s/he is believed to be a danger to the security of the country or has committed a particularly serious crime and may be a danger to the community
 No, unless s/he has entered the country illegallly

A person who has been recognised as a refugee under Article 1A (2) of the 1951 Refugee Convention is called a

programme refugee
 economic migrant
 Convention refugee
 de facto refugee

Which category of persons can never become Convention refugees?

Thieves
 War criminals
 Persons who enter without a visa
 Children

Convention refugees must receive the same treatment as nationals of the receiving state with respect to

the right to own property
 the right to elementary education
 the right to higher education
 the right to choose their place of residence


Asylum workers are allowed to work.

True
 False
 Depends on the law of each state
 Depends on the skills of the asylum-seeker


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