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Evidentiary Assessment In Refugee Status Determination And The Eu Qualification Directive, Gregor Noll

Gregor Noll

Evidentiary assessment in asylum procedures is an area largely unregulated by international law. While the EU Qualification Directive does not purport to fill this lacuna, its Article 4 offers a norm that does touch on a number of central aspects of evidentiary assessment. This article provides a detailed analysis of this complex provision and its practical implications. Amongst others, the Directive obliges Member States to communicate any information that impacts on the relevance of the applicant's statements.

The processing of information and evidence is divided into three distinct stages. The first deals with the submission of information, the second seeks …