Non-Refoulement No. 6 (XXVIII) - 1977
| Publisher | Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme |
| Publication Date | 12 October 1977 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | No. 6 (XXVIII) |
| Other Languages / Attachments | German | Greek |
| Related Document(s) | Non-refoulement Nº 6 (XXVIII) - 1977 |
| Cite as | Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme, Non-Refoulement No. 6 (XXVIII) - 1977, 12 October 1977, No. 6 (XXVIII), available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae68c43ac.html [accessed 8 June 2023] |
| Comments | Executive Committee 28th session. Contained in United Nations General Assembly Document No. 12A (A/32/12/Add.1). Conclusion endorsed by the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme upon the recommendation of the Sub-Committee of the Whole on International Protection of Refugees. |
The Executive Committee,
(a) Recalling that the fundamental humanitarian principle of non-refoulement has found expression in various international instruments adopted at the universal and regional levels and is generally accepted by States;
(b) Expressed deep concern at the information given by the High Commissioner that, while the principle of non-refoulement is in practice widely observed, this principle has in certain cases been disregarded;
(c) Reaffirms the fundamental importance of the observance of the principle of non-refoulement- both at the border and within the territory of a State of persons who may be subjected to persecution if returned to their country of origin irrespective of whether or not they have been formally recognized as refugees.
