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The different elements of a fair asylum procedure can be derived from State practice and general principles of law. They have also been defined in ExCom Conclusions and UNHCR guidance.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFair asylum procedures ensure that asylum decisions are made in accordance with rule of law and are fair on the individuals affected. A fair asylum procedure requires both an institutional structure and process that upholds due process standards. Due process promotes consistency in decision-making as each application is dealt with according to the same set of standards. Institutional elements that promote fairness include a clearly identified centralized authority established by law with a mandate to examine and decide on applications for refugee status at first instance. A fair RSD authority should have clearly established procedures incorporating due process standards, and its decision-makers should have the skills to apply the refugee legal framework. Laws and policies should put in place mechanisms for continuous evaluation, quality review of decision-making and quality assurance as these are important safeguards for the implementation of minimum procedural guarantees.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFair procedures incorporates the following procedural guarantees in a way that is meaningful for the applicant:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e377318e11632f21fe227c34a193f3fb6\u0022\u003ERight of notice\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e4c8badbf6f1087d43c05838d470b3c75\u0022\u003ERight to be heard, including by competent adjudicators\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022edb02db921d9a9377366b13445e4631dd\u0022\u003ERight to a competent interpreter\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e3749841dc66d04764b76a314fdd4843a\u0022\u003ERight to legal advice and representation (at own cost)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e0ac42e0efd5c2fc242d2e5ee44b5cad3\u0022\u003ERight to respond to adverse information\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e1b1f12ce3360ad567ad2de925f2fc56a\u0022\u003ERight to a written decision, including a reasoned negative decision\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e2dfe1175401a6f792209169a50683ef9\u0022\u003ERight to appeal negative decisions\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022efc61e4004f516dea639d08df8c6ed802\u0022\u003ERespect for data protection and confidentiality principles\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ea5d7029765f6b1e4f63fe6956184a4e6\u0022\u003EShared duty between the asylum-seeker and examiner to ascertain and evaluate all relevant facts\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese guarantees apply for admissibility and substantive determination as well as any processing modality (e.g. simplified\/accelerated) applied in the first instance procedure, whether at the border or elsewhere in the country.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no one size fits all approach to how these standards are implemented. What implementing meaningfully will mean will depend on the context. When answering this question, please assess whether domestic laws and policies guarantee minimum procedural safeguards at an institutional and due process level. Cite the relevant legal instruments and\/or policy documents, specify the applicable provisions (e.g. article, section or paragraph), and provide a brief description of the provisions. In addition, analyze whether the laws and policies and their practical implementation:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e0cd1cfc019d953e3e30dfc803bde82f7\u0022\u003EExplicitly guarantee these safeguards at first instance, and whether they are effectively implemented.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022edaf4e6936da53815475be11191db0db4\u0022\u003EEstablish any conditions to have available any of the minimum procedural safeguards (for example fees or any other legal, administrative or practical requirements) and analyze whether any of these conditions may create barriers for asylum-seekers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e79f6dda2e9beb661e0072ab22742abc6\u0022\u003EContain any provisions that may result in a difference in treatment among asylum-seekers, on any ground (for example nationality, age, gender and diversity etc.).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e919126ce1b2553ae75897728ab0b7bba\u0022\u003EEstablish any positive measures or preferential treatment for (specific groups of) forcibly displaced persons, including through accommodations and modifications, such as child-friendly procedures to ensure due process safeguards are meaningful for children and other vulnerable applicants.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease note that issues related to the criteria for the determination of refugee status will be addressed in separate questions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","dialogOptions":{"dialogClass":"question-guidance-popup","width":"50%","modal":true,"title":"Specific guidance to the question","classes":{"ui-dialog":"question-guidance-popup"}}}]