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We succeeded in obtaining subsidiary protection for a woman who was abused by her husband

Zalima* escaped from violence in Dagestan. A violent ex-husband and his relatives were waiting for her in the country. It is also likely that if she had been sent back there, she would have experienced separation from he…
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District Court in Olsztyn: a victim of violence may not be put in a detention centre

A migrant should be set free regardless of the reason why they have been placed in a detention centre, the type of violence to which they fell prey, and the exact place where and circumstances under which they suffered v…
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Decision: the family of a seriously ill person should not be deported

If the family of a seriously ill migrant was to be forced to return to their home country, it would infringe that migrant’s right to family life and personal life, particularly if a member of that family needs to be cons…
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ECtHR: prohibition of removal to Tajikistan due to the risk of torture

Poland tried to take a shortcut by deporting un unwelcomed migrant. It violated international law. In this case no authority analyzed whether the deportation would put S.S. at risk of torture. Association for Legal In…