Refugee Law

Refugee law protects individuals fleeing persecution or serious harm in their home countries due to factors like race, religion, or political beliefs. It allows them to seek safety in another country, ensuring they are not returned to places where their life or freedom is threatened. This area of law intersects with immigration law, which governs legal entry and stay in a country, and criminal law, which addresses unlawful acts. Refugees have rights and legal processes to follow, balancing humanitarian needs with a nation's security and legal frameworks.