HR-Asylum seekers

Question 1

The context behind Asylum seekers

Answer 1

After WWII, asylum began to be recognised as a human right in International Law. The grating of Asylum came to be understood as a discretionary power, but as an obligation of states. Can be found in Art 14 UDHR

Question 2

What convention promotes Asylum seekers under international law

Answer 2

1951 convention relating to the status of refugees (Refugee convention)

Question 3

What Domestic Law enforces issues of Asylum seekers

Answer 3

Migration Act 1958 (cth)

Question 4

Outline what the Refugee Convention is

Answer 4

Key legal document is defining who is a refugee, their rights and the legal obligations of states

Question 5

Evidence for Refugee Convention

Answer 5

“Australia’s human rights record blemished by punitive approach to migrants”-‘UN rights experts’(UNHCR,2016)

Question 6

What is art 14 UDHR

Answer 6

Everyone has the right to seek and enjoy in other countries Asylum from persecution

Question 7

What is art 9 ICCPR

Answer 7

Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person

Question 8

what is the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT)

Answer 8

Adopted by the general assembly in 1984, created a monitoring body (committee against torture)

Question 9

Evidence for CAT

Answer 9

Art 10, ensures each country has to educate themselves/Law enforcement

Question 10

Outline the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Answer 10

Mandated to work with Asylum Seekers, refugees and internally displaced people, who are often the poorest and most vulnerable

Question 11

Evidence for UNHCR

Answer 11

“At the end of the 2022, there were 5.4mill asylum seekers globally”-‘Asylum seekers’(UNHCR.org,2024)

Question 12

Define Media

Answer 12

The means of mass communication of human rights issues such as asylum seekers

Question 13

Evidence for Aus policies and legislation

Answer 13

-Signed convention of refugee (1951) in 1954, then the protocol in 1967
- Migration Act 1958 (Cth)
- Indefinite mandatory detention
- Bridging Visas

Question 14

What is the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)

Answer 14

Body for refugees and people seeking asylum and those who support them

Question 15

Evidence for RCOA

Answer 15

‘RCOA to co-host global meeting on refugee settlements’ (refugeecouncil.org.au,2024)

Question 16

Outline the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre (ASRC)

Answer 16

Founded in 2001, Australia’s largest HR organisation providing support for people seeking asylum

Question 17

Evidence for ASRC

Answer 17

‘Historic high court ruling on indefinite detention offers hope and government must act urgently’ (asrc.org,au,2023)