8 geolocation tools to support asylum claims

8 geolocation tools to support asylum claims by Radu Botez Confirming the existence of a place mentioned in a testimony can be of crucial importance for an asylum claim. Besides Google Maps, there are a number of mapping services that can help with identifying...
Research under pressure in the legal system

Research under pressure in the legal system

Research under pressure in the legal system Thorough research is vital for a successful asylum claim. Such country-of-origin information (COI) is used to support specific elements in asylum-seekers’ claims. As asylum seekers often lack documents that prove a risk of...
How do you measure persecution?

How do you measure persecution?

How do you measure persecution? by Ellen Riotte and Sebastian Kraus Recent tragic refugee deaths in the Mediterranean have proven how difficult it can be to reach Europe to claim asylum. But getting to Europe is just the first step. In many cases, receiving asylum...