European Union Claims of asylum inconsistently examined across European Union – UN

27 Mar 2010 |

‘Sofia Echo’ reports that UNHCR studied the assessments for asylum applications in 12 EU member states and found inconsistencies. Applicants were not always granted interviews or given enough time to prepare for them or to explain their claims. Based on the study UNHCR is calling on the EU to improve its practices, including training of officials examining asylum claims as well as setting up guidelines and codes of conduct for interviewers and interpreters.

Source : Sofia Echo