"Currently in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic the biggest challenge is the uncertainty and not knowing for how long this state of emergency will last. Since 13 March the judiciary is in practice suspended – court cases do not move and new ones are not initiated. Appeals against detention of stateless people are no exception. The Bulgarian Parliament adopted a law that suspends the terms to initiate and conclude administrative procedures. Statelessness applications are no exception. We are very concerned that the crisis measures will disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people and push them further to the edge of society."
Take a look at today's interview with FAR's Head Lawyer and Chairperson Valeria Ilareva given to the European Network on Statelessness. Learn more about the recent developments regarding the statelessness determination procedure in Bulgaria, the importance of communication work and the impact of the government's COVID-19 measures on marginalised people.
📌Read the full interview here: https://www.statelessness.eu/…/ens-interview-valeria-ilarev…
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