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Can someone who meets the definition of a refugee be denied refugee status for security reasons?

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Can someone who meets the definition of a refugee be denied refugee status for security reasons?

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Yes, they can. For example, Canadas immigration and refugee laws already contain many provisions which exclude individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism, human rights violations and serious crimes from refugee protection. However, under international law even individuals who are denied refugee status for any reason cannot be returned to a situation where they will face particularly serious human rights violations such as torture, extra-judicial execution or disappearance. This does not mean that they should not face justice for their alleged crimes and abuses.

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