➢ Explain Refugees and Displaced person.

elaborate the role of United Nations relief and

rehabilitation Programme for the refugees
➢ power of United Nations High Commission for Refugee
➢ main provisions of convention on the status of Refugees 1951
➢ Origin and Development of International Refugee law
➢ Compare Refugee, Asylum seeker and Internally Displaced person
➢ the role of NGOs under Refugee law.
➢ the role of UNHCR in the protection of refugees.
➢ about the Refugee convention 1951 in detail.
➢ About Cartagena Declaration 1984.
➢ the role of United Nation in relief and rehabilitation programme for the refugees.
➢ the position of Refugees under UDHR
➢ the Judicial Status of Refugees under the United Nations Convention on Status of Refugees
1951.
➢ the administrative measures taken to protect Refugees under the United Nations
Convention on Status of Refugees 1951.
➢ the functions of High Commissioner of UNHCR
➢ how the humanitarian law and human rights law affords protection to refugees.
➢ the Rights and obligations of Refugees under United Nations Convention on Status of
Refugees 1951.
➢ the principles adopted by AALCC.
➢ OAU Convention 1969.
➢ the refugee problems faced in Asia and Africa?
➢ the refugee crises in Sri Lanka, Rohingya, Tibet and North Africa
➢ the problems faced by refugees in India.
➢ the constitutional provisions of refugees in India.
➢ the Legal framework of refugee law in India.
➢ the role of the Indian judiciary in safeguarding refugee rights despite the absence of specific
domestic refugee laws.
➢ Define how Indian domestic laws provide protection to refugees in the absence of specific
refugee legislation

PROBLEMS

➢ Examine the measures that countries and the international community can implement to
ensure the protection, legal recognition, and sustainable resettlement of Sri Lankan refugees
while addressing concerns related to statelessness and forced repatriation. Discuss with
reference to relevant case law and international legal frameworks.
➢ Examine how host countries like India and Nepal can improve the legal recognition and
protection of Tibetan refugees, focusing on their rights to citizenship, employment, and
freedom of movement while balancing diplomatic pressures from China. Analyse this issue
with reference to relevant case law and international refugee law
➢ Around six refugees were taken for certain enquiry by the police and were found dead.
Some of the male refugees went and gave application to refugee officer but no action was
taken. Hence, they approached the court. Discuss whether they would succeed.
➢ A, B and C who were Sri Lankan refugees filed petitions in the nature of habeas corpus and
seeking liberty of them from the special camps and to treat them as foreigners under the
Foreigners Act. Give solution.
➢ A, who was a Sri Lankan refugee came to India along with her son and 3-year-old grandson
with proper documents and passport. But however, after verifying they were put in a special
camp. After 3 days of their arrival, A’s son was taken to the police station for enquiry and A
did not know the reason. Later she came to know that certain charges were filed against him
and he had been remanded for 15 days. She applied for bail but couldn’t submit the security
on time and hence he was in prison. She moved the court by way of a writ of Habeas corpus.
Will she succeed? Decide the case based on refugee laws.
➢ A, an Iraq refugee came to India. He filed a petition before the court under Article 21 of the
constitution of India and also not to expel him forcefully. Discuss the principles of non-
refoulement with relevant case law.
➢ Rohingya refugees have been fleeing persecution in Myanmar and seeking asylum in
neighboring countries, including India. However, the Indian government has been hesitant
to provide them with refugee status, citing concerns about national security and economic
burden. Examine the legal and moral obligations of the Indian government towards the
Rohingya refugees.
➢ Analyse the legal implications of excluding asylum seekers from refugee protection based on
their involvement in criminal activities. To what extent can serious offenses justify denial of
refugee status, and how should host countries balance national security concerns with the
principle of non-refoulement. Discuss with reference to relevant case precedents.
➢ A group of Afghan refugees have been living in a refugee camp in Pakistan for several years.
However, the Pakistani government has announced plans to repatriate them to Afghanistan,
citing concerns about national security and economic burden. The refugees are resisting
repatriation, citing fears of persecution and violence in Afghanistan. Recommend the
Pakistani government to persuade them to reconsider their plans for repatriation.
➢ The European Union has implemented a policy of deporting refugees who have been denied
asylum back to their countries of origin. However, human rights groups have criticized this
policy, citing concerns about the safety and dignity of the refugees. Examine the alternative
approaches the EU can take to address the challenges of refugee protection.
➢ A Rohingya refugee is arrested in India and faces deportation to Myanmar, despite claims
that he will be persecuted upon return. Examine the enforcement of the principle of non-
refoulement in India, in spite of the fact that India is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee
Convention.
➢ The legal status and rights of asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and refugees are
not same, though the measures are taken to ensure their protection against discrimination,
exploitation, and arbitrary detention. Analyse with reference to key international legal
instruments, such as the 1951 Refugee Convention, the 1967 Protocol, and regional
frameworks like the Cartagena Declaration and the OAU Convention.
➢ Formulate legal and policy measures on behalf of governments, international organizations,
and local communities to address the root causes of displacement, uphold the protection
and dignity of refugees, and ensure sustainable solutions for their integration and
resettlement. Discuss with reference to relevant case law and international legal frameworks
such as the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol.
➢ The principle of non-discrimination has to be effectively enforced in refugee and asylum
policies to prevent differential treatment based on race, religion, nationality, or other
factors. Analyse with reference to case law,1951 Refugee Convention and human rights
treaties.
➢ A refugee camp in Africa has been experiencing severe overcrowding, poor sanitation, and
inadequate access to healthcare. The refugees are at risk of contracting diseases, and the
 camp is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis. Give solution which address the immediate
needs of the refugees, and suggest the long-term solutions to prevent similar crises in the
future.
➢ The broader refugee definition under the Cartagena Declaration is effectively implemented
by states to enhance refugee protection, particularly in the context of mass displacement
due to violence and human rights violations. Discuss with reference to case law.
➢ The UNHCR played a significant role in strengthening rights and dignity of refugees and
migrant workers addressing the challenges such as discrimination, exploitation and access to
justice. Justify with relevant case law, and the international conventions protecting both
refugees and migrant workers.
➢ Analyse that the national and international judicial systems strengthen the legal status of
refugees, ensuring their right to fair asylum procedures, non-refoulement, and protection
against discrimination with reference to case law.
➢ The administrative measures need to be improved in countries hosting refugees to ensure
their protection, access to fair asylum procedures, and rights under international law.
Analyse with reference to key case law and administrative practices under international
refugee law frameworks like the 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol.
➢ Examine the contribution of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in protection of
refugees, amidst the challenges arise in ensuring effective implementation of protection of
refugees in the context of state sovereignty, political considerations, and international
cooperation. Analyse with reference to case law and relevant international legal
frameworks.
➢ Analyse the ways by which the welfare measures for refugees be improved to ensure access
to basic rights such as healthcare, education, and employment, while also addressing
challenges like resource constraints and political resistance in host countries. Examine with
reference to key case law and international instruments such as the 1951 Refugee
Convention, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and relevant regional
frameworks.
➢ 1967 Protocol enhances the 1951 Refugee Convention on protection of refugees, challenges
exist in implementing its provisions in contemporary refugee crises, particularly with respect
to the right to non-refoulement, access to asylum procedures, and integration. Analyse with
reference to relevant case law.
➢ African states effectively implement the OAU Convention’s expanded refugee definition and
principles, ensuring protection, burden-sharing, and regional stability in light of ongoing
displacement crises. Discuss with reference to case law and international legal standards
➢ Construct the ways by which the AALCC principles be effectively implemented to strengthen
refugee protection in Asia and Africa, particularly in ensuring non-refoulement, non-
discrimination, and burden-sharing. Discuss with reference to case law.
➢ Elaborate the legal and policy measures North African states and the international
community adopt to address the refugee crisis, ensuring protection, burden-sharing, and
compliance with international refugee law. Analyse with reference to case law and regional
legal frameworks such as the OAU Convention and the 1951 Refugee Convention.