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Glossary

evidence

In Immigration Law, Refugee Law

Evidence is used to prove a fact or to persuade someone who’s making a decision. There are different types of evidence, for example information from witnesses, documents like letters or reports, or photographs.

exclusion issue

In Refugee Law

Exclusion refers to situations where you will not be allowed to get refugee protection.

For example, you:

  • have protection in another country
  • committed a serious crime in another country, broke international human rights laws or there are other security concerns