1951 UN Refugee Convention
The 1951 UN Refugee Convention is the key legal document in defining who is deemed a refugee and the rights of refugees. The convention includes:
freedom of religion and movement
the right to work
education
accessibility to travel documents
Importantly, it also underscores a refugee’s obligations to a host government.
A key provision stipulates that refugees should not be returned to a country where they fear persecution.
It also identifies people or groups of people who are not covered by the convention.
Your Human Rights - a guide for refguees and asylum seekers
The British Insitutue of Human Rights has produced a guide for refugees and asylum seekers outlining their rights in the UK. It provides practical advice and information; including outlining where to find legal advice (section 5 of the guide).
Click to read the guide Your Human Rights - A Guide for Refugees and Asylum Seekers June 2006 (179Kb PDF)
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