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04/15/2025

Law No. 9.474 of 1997, establishing arrangements for the implementation of the 1951 Status of Refugees and related provisions

Year: 1997

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1997/en/18339
Description

​Brazil's Law No. 9,474 defines the criteria for recognizing refugee status, addresses the legal status of refugees, their rights and duties, and the procedures for granting or withdrawing refugee status. Additionally, it creates the National Committee for Refugees (CONARE).

Selected provisions
Law No. 9.474 of 1997, establishing arrangements for the implementation of the 1951 Status of Refugees and related provisions - Generic

Law No. 9.474 of 1997, establishing arrangements for the implementation of the 1951 Status of Refugees and related provisions - Generic