Refugee Law Comparative Forum 2014
Comprehensive and Effective Approaches to Human Security in Asia
A comparative forum on international protectionin Japan, Republic of Korea, the Philippines and Hong Kong,and how international “Rule of law” and rights based approaches can lead toquality assurance and cost effective
protection systems for refugees and others in need

Summary
We are happy to announce the 5th intensive open seminar and symposium on international
protection, co-hosted by CDR, IARLJ, and HSP.
Started in 2009, this series of intensive seminar/symposium has been funded by
Hogakukan Co. Ltd. to disseminate research outcomes of CDR, cooperated with
distinguished guest lecturers from around the world. By mainly focusing on the issues ofrefugees and other displaced persons with the perspectives both from academia andpractitioners, this seminar/symposium has been providing profound learning and practicalknowledge to various participants and students.
This year's grand theme is “asylum system”, in which we would discuss protection issues
comprehensively and systematically. By comparing with international and other countries'
standards not limited to legal norms, we are aiming to articulate an ideal and realistic wayof improving Japanese asylum system to more rights conscious one: a system in which theright to asylum is respected with all the applicable human rights standards.
NO FEE TO PARTICIPATEbut
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Please fill out the following information and send the Email to:
cdr.autumn.seminar@gmail.com
Your name [e.g. Mr. Chandra Bose; Ms. Margaret Thatcher; Dr. Anthony Kobayashi]Your affiliation [e.g. Harvard Univ; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; ABC Company; etc.]
Phone numberDate(s) you wish to participate: either/both of 21st Fri. and 22nd Sat.
Certificate of Participation
A certificate of participation will be issued by the International Association of Refugee Law
Judges [IARLJ] to all who able to participate the symposium/seminar in accordance withcertain standard [TBA].
♦ The certificate is given by IARLJ independently , one of the co-organizer of the event.

Organizers
CDR: The Project of Compilation and Documentation on Refugees and Migrants, theUniversity of Tokyo
HSP: Graduate Program on Human Security, the University of Tokyo
Co-organizer:
IARLJ: International Association of Refugee Law Judges1Supporters
HMS: Human Mobility Studies (donated by Hogakukan Co. Ltd., FY2009-2014), theUniversity of Tokyo
UNHCR Representation in JapanUNHCR Representations in Seoul, Manila and HK
HSF: Human Security Forum (Non-Profit Organization registered in Japan)
The Japan Chapter of the Asian Society of International Law
Schedule and Venue
21 Fri. and 22 Sat. of November, 2014
The Main Auditoriam [for Day 1] / Rm.123, 1st Floor [for Day 2]
Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences
Komaba I Campus, the University of Tokyo
Campus Map [no.53, bottom right on the map]
Access:Komaba Todai-Mae Station, Keio Inokashira Line [the second station from JR Shibuya]

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AGENDADAY 1: MorningRegistration
8:30 - 9:00
Opening Remarks 8:55 - 9:00
Professor Hideo Kimura, Director of Human Security Program, The University of Tokyo
Professor Yasunobu Sato, Director of Research Center for Sustainable Peace, The
University of Tokyo[Session 1] 9:00 - 12:00
Comparative Policy and Law〈Korea〉
1.New Refugee Law in South Korea: Context and Challenges
Presentation by: Judge Seong Soo Kim, Suwon District Court [on Skype link up]
Discussant: Ms. Hyun Young Chae, Legal Officer, UNHCR Seoul〈Japan〉 2. An Overview and Current Issues in Japan’s Asylum System
Presentation by: Mr. Shogo Watanabe, Attorney at Law
Discussant: Mr. Hiroshi Miyauchi, Attorney at Law〈Philippines〉
3. Developments and Challenges in The Philippines Asylum System
Presentation by: Chief State Counsel Ricardo V. Paras, Department of Justice, Head of theRefugee and Stateless Persons Protection Unit, Manila
Discussant: Professor Sedfrey M. Candelaria, Dean of Law School at Ateneo University,
Manila〈Hong Kong〉
4. Developments and Challenges in Hong Kong Asylum System
Presentation by: Mr. Billy Woo, Principal Assistant Secretary, Hong Kong Security Bureau
Discussant: Ms. Sally Cheung, Principal Immigration Officer, Hong Kong
[Session 2] 12:00 - 13:00
Future of International Co-operation in Refugee and Protection Law
1. International Refugee and Complementary Protection - Background, Core Principles andAssistance
By Judge Allan Mackey, Project Director & former President, IARLJ
2. Possibilities/proposals for future regional co-operation and mutual assistance
Floor discussion for all participants and UNHCR led by Professor Yasunobu Sato and Judge
Allan Mackey
Lunch Break 13:00 - 14:00

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Day 1: Afternoon[Session 3] 14:00 - 14:25
Book Launch of the Japanese Edition of “The Rights of Refugees under InternationalLaw”(Cambridge University Press, 2005 / Nippon Hyoron Sha, 2014) and Presentation of
Other Research Outcomes by CDR
Video message by Professor James C. Hathaway, University of Michigan Law School
Official book launch and presenation by Professor Yasunobu Sato, Dr. Satoshi Yamamoto,and Ms. Miki Arima, CDR, The University of Tokyo[Session 4] 14:25 - 16:45
The Current Review of Japan’s Asylum System - Can It Be a Path to International Rights
Based, High Quality Refugee Status Determination (RSD) in Japan?
1. Identifying the Challenges and Subcommittee Review of Refugee Status Determination &Protection Systems in Japan
By Professor Saburo Takizawa, Toyo Eiwa Universityand others (to be announced)
2. The Rights Based Approach to Refugee and Complementary Protection
By Professor Yasunobu Sato and Dr. Satoshi Yamamoto, The University of Tokyo
3. Some Relevant Australian Perspectives & the Future of CDR
By Professor Yasunobu Sato, The University of Tokyo
4. Comments on the Review of RSD in Japan from an International Perspective
By Judge Allan. Mackey, former President of IARLJ
Q&A and responses by a panel of speakers
Chair: Judge Martin Treadwell, IARLJ Councillor

DAY 2: MorningRegistration 9:00 - 9:30
[Session 5] 9:30 - 11:40
Domestic Humanitarian Protection for Failed Asylum Seekers
1. Overview of Day 1 and Introduction to Wider Humanitarian Protection Alternatives
By Judge Martin Treadwell, IARLJ
2. “Humanitarian Guidelines”? - The current Japanese Procedures at the End of RSD
By Dr. Satoshi Yamamoto and Ms. Miki Arima, The University of Tokyo
3. New Zealand and UK Systems of Domestic Protection
By Judge Allan Mackey and Judge Martin Treadwell, IARLJ

44. Brief Comparisons with Korea, Philippines and Hong Kong
By representatives from the three countries/region
The Right to Seek Asylum - Cases Studies from Europe and the Japanese Situation
By Dr. Satoshi Yamamoto, The University of Tokyo
Q&A[Session 6] 11:40 - 12:30
Efficiency Procedures based on internationally accepted norms - in practice
1. Formal and Informal Ways to Improve Quality Decision Making and Speed of Processingof RSD / Protection Appeals
By Judge Martin Treadwell, IARLJ
2. Quality Assurance and Cost Efficiency in RSD and the Relationship to the CoreInternational Fundamentals - Some Examples
By Judge Allan Mackey, IARLJ[Session 7] 12:30 - 13:00
Conclusions
Capacity Building and Co-operation for Refugee Protection in Asia
By UNHCR representatives
Q&A, Discussion, final word from each country/region and future co-operation
Panel Chaired by Judge Martin Treadwell

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