Safe Third Country Rule

The Safe Third Country Rule is a policy used in immigration and asylum processes. It requires that asylum seekers must seek protection in the first safe country they enter, rather than traveling directly to their desired destination country. This means if an individual arrives in a country where they could have sought asylum previously, that country may send them back to the third country instead of processing their claim. The rule aims to streamline the asylum process and prevent individuals from "shopping" for the best asylum options, while also ensuring that they are sent to places deemed safe for their claims.