To assist a professor writing a law review article, I am looking
for the texts of laws, orders, regulations, etc., of various countries
dealing with _temporary_ status of refugees, in some cases specifically
refugees from the former Yugoslavia. I hesitated to post this request
for help because I don't have exact citations for what I need. I don't
expect anyone to perform research; I'm just hoping that someone with an
expertise in this area or on one of the countries listed below will be
able to help.
I've listed below, by country, what I know about what I'm trying
to find. I've listed only countries that have laws translated into
English (per Reynolds & Price), but French is also acceptable. I
consulted codes available in the University of Washington law library,
but nothing is as up to date as I need.
Austria
-A federal government ordinance regarding refugees from
Bosnia-Herzegovina who arrived before 7/1/93 and were granted a temporary
right of residence until 6/30/94.
-The residence law upon which the above ordinance is based.
Belgium
The law creating "temporary humanitarian status" which allows
refugees to obtain a renewable entry permit.
Czech Republic
-The law allowing refugees to apply for temporary refuge at the
Aliens Police and Passport Services.
-A decree dated 6/30/93 which extended the time period of
temporary refuge for former Yugoslavians.
(I did not find these in _Bulletin of Czechoslovak Law_, last
updated in 1992, nor in _Commentary on the Czech Civil Code_.)
France
The law permitting former Yugoslavians to apply for temporary
residence permits, without needing visas.
Hungary
The national refugee law providing for temporary protection,
where no visa or residence permit is required.
Ireland
Law permitting persons not meeting Convention Refugee Status to
stay on humanitarian grounds.
Italy
-Asylum law providing for 60-day provisional residence permits.
-Law 390/92 of 9/24/92 regarding former Yugoslavians.
(I found nothing in the _Italian Civil Code (Oceana 1978) under
aliens, citizens or immigration.)
Slovak Republic
-1990 CSFR Law on Refugees.
-Decree granting temporary refuge for former Yugoslavians.
(I did not find them in _Bulletin of Czechoslovak Law_ last
updated in 1992.)
Switzerland
The law providing for grants of "temporary protection status" to
former Yugoslavians.
Thank you very much.
Emily Quinn
Research Assistant
University of Washington Law School
Seattle, Washington 98105
edquinn@u.washington.edu
(206) 523-5734
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