A travel document for foreign minors (DCEM)
A travel document for foreign minors (DCEM) allows a foreign child residing in France to return to France after traveling outside of France or outside of the European Union. The MALEKIAN law firm can assist you in preparing the application for the travel document for foreign minors (DCEM) for your minor child or in challenging […]
Retroactive effect of an administrative decision
The retroactive effect of an administrative decision means that it has consequences on situations or acts prior to its adoption. This retroactive effect may be justified and necessary in certain cases (e.g. modification of an order) even if it goes against the principle of legality. Thus, this type of decision must be made with caution […]
Administrative act
An administrative act is a decision taken by the administrative authority in the exercise of its competences and powers. Administrative acts can take different forms, such as:
Power of administrative authorities
Administrative authorities have competences and powers conferred to them by law to carry out their mission. Some powers include:
Dublin procedure
The Dublin procedure is a European Union regulation that establishes criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application. The aim of this procedure is to prevent multiple asylum applications in several EU Member States. Thus, the first country responsible for an asylum application remains responsible throughout the asylum seeker’s […]
Effective international protection in Europe
Effective international protection in Europe refers to the respect of refugees’ rights in Europe in accordance with the rules in force. In fact, the countries that have signed the Geneva Convention are obligated to protect refugees and asylum seekers while respecting the following principles and rights:
Asylum application in an accelerated procedure
By default, asylum applications are processed under the normal procedure. However, in specific cases, the application may be processed under an accelerated procedure. Indicatively, these cases include:
Freedom of movement of asylum seekers
The freedom of movement of asylum seekers depends on the legislation of the host country and their individual situation. In principle, asylum seekers have the right to move freely within the country where their asylum application is being processed, unless otherwise indicated.
Transfer of refugee status
A refugee in Europe may request the transfer of their international protection to another member state for the following reasons (indicatively): • In the case of significant family, social, or cultural ties in the destination country • For humanitarian or medical reasons In any case, the transfer must not pose a risk to the national […]
Freedom of movement for refugees in Europe
The freedom of movement of refugee persons is a fundamental right recognized by international and national law, but it may be subject to limitations for reasons of national security, public health, or immigration control. It is provided for in the European Directive 2011/95/EU on standards for the granting of international protection that refugees have the […]
