The publication of a new subsidiary protection statutory instrument was stated this week on the INIS website.
The information notice appearing on the website informs:
"With effect from 14 November 2013, responsibility for processing all existing and future subsidiary protection applications has transferred from Minister for Justice & Equality to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC) under Statutory Instrument No 426 of 2013, the European Union (Subsidiary Protection) Regulations 2013 (attached below)
A detailed Information Note explaining the new arrangements for the processing of subsidiary protection applications is also attached which you should read in conjunction with the regulations.
Similarly ORAC's website also states:
"14 November 2013 - Responsibility for processing all existing and future subsidiary protection applications transfers to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner under S.I. 426 of 2013, the European Union (Subsidiary Protection) Regulations 2013. SI 426 of 2013”
“14 November 2013 - Information Note explaining the new arrangements for the processing of subsidiary protection applications is also attached which you should read in conjunction with the Regulations. An ORAC Information Note on the 2013 Regulations will be available in a number of languages shortly on the ORAC website. Subsidiary Protection Information Note”
The new regulations come into effect today and notice of the making of the S.I. will be published in “Iris Oifigiúil” on Friday 15th November, 2013.
The Department of Justice has issued the following press release:
UNHCR has also released a statement today in relation to the new procedures:
Naomi Pollock
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