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In all cases the fundamental principle of non-refoulement non-rejection at the frontier must be scrupulously observed.
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including
B. Treatment of asylum seekers who have been temporarily admitted
to a country-pending-arrangements for a durable solution
Article 31 of the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees contains provisions regarding the treatment of refugees who have entered a country, without authorization and whose situation in that country has not yet been regularized. The standards defined in this Article do not, however, cover all aspects of the treatment of asylum seekers in large-scale influx situations
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It is therefore essential that asylum seekers who have been temporarily admitted pending arrangements for a durable solution should be treated in accordance with the following minimum basic human standards:
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they should not be penalized or exposed to any unfavourable treatment solely on the ground that their presence in the country is considered unlawful; they should not be subjected to restrictions on their movements other than those which are necessary in the interest of public health and public order'
they should enjoy the fundamental civil rights internationally recognized, in particular those set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
they should receive all necessary assistance and be provided with the basic necessities of life including food, shelter and basic sanitary and health facilities in this respect the international community should conform with the principles of international solidarity and burden sharing.
they should be treated as persons whose tragic plight requires special: understanding and sympathy. They should not be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
there should be no discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, political opinion, nationality, country of origin or physical incapacity
they are to be considered as persons before the law enjoying free access to courts of law and other competent administrative authorities;
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the location of asylum seekers should be determined by their safety and well-being as well as by the security needs of the receiving State. Asylum seekers should, as far as possible, be located at a reasonable distance from the frontier of their country of origin. They should not become involved in subversive activities against their country of origin or any other State;
family unity should be respected:
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