Terrorists, Freedom Fighters and Refugees: Non-Political Crimes in Article 1F(b) of the Refugee Convention
Journal: ANU Undergraduate Research Journal
Year: 2012

This essay deals with the topical issue of the circumstances under which criminals can be refugees. Article 1F(b) of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (the Refugee Convention) denies refugee status to people who have "committed a serious non-political crime". Thus, if a person has committed a serious crime that was political in nature it does not preclude them from enjoying the benefits of refugee status.