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08/07/2025

Act of 20 May 1953 approving the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, signed at Geneva on 28 July 1951

Original names of the law: Loi du 20 mai 1953 portant approbation de la Convention relative au statut des réfugiés, signée à Genève le 28 juillet 1951

Year: 1953

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Description

The Law approves the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, which was signed in Geneva on 28 July 1951. The law signifies Luxembourg's commitment to providing protection and rights to refugees as outlined in the 1951 Geneva Convention. 

Selected provisions
Loi du 20 mai 1953 portant approbation de la Convention relative au statut des réfugiés, signée à Genève le 28 juillet 1951 - Generic

Loi du 20 mai 1953 portant approbation de la Convention relative au statut des réfugiés, signée à Genève le 28 juillet 1951 - Generic