Case Law

According to the Court of Cassation, the recognition of stateless status cannot be refused on the ground that the claim does not demonstrate that he can not obtain another nationality.

27 September 2007 | Judicial Body: Belgium: Cour de cassation | Topic(s): Burden of proof - Proof of nationality - Statelessness - Statelessness Determination Procedures | Countries: Belgium - Georgia

27 September 2007 | Judicial Body: Belgium: Cour de cassation | Topic(s): Burden of proof - Proof of nationality - Refugee identity documents - Statelessness - Statelessness Determination Procedures | Countries: Belgium - Georgia

This judgment will become final in the circumstances set out in Article 44 § 2 of the Convention. It may be subject to editorial revision.

22 February 2007 | Judicial Body: Council of Europe: European Court of Human Rights | Topic(s): Housing, land and property rights (HLP) - Passports - Proof of nationality - Registration - Rights of non-citizens - Statelessness - Statelessness | Countries: Georgia - Russian Federation