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Practical Guide on the Accelerated Examination Procedure

This guide provides practical guidance on the grounds for applying the accelerated examination procedure, the applicable safeguards, and operational aspects of its implementation.

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Practical Guide on Access to the Asylum Procedure

The practical guide provides guidance on core obligations of first-contact officials, the rights of persons in need of international protection and information on applicable procedural guarantees regarding access to the asylum procedure.

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Poster on Access to the Asylum Procedure

The poster presents the 10 main messages on access to the asylum procedure.

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Pocketbook on Access to the Asylum Procedure

The pocketbook features the core principles and main messages of access to the asylum procedure.

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Leaflet of frequently asked questions on access to the asylum procedure

The leaflet provides answers to some of the common questions that first-contact officials may have on access to the asylum procedure.

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Overview of the Implementation of Safe Country Concepts. Situational Update No 24

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Operational Standards and Indicators on the Asylum Procedure

This is a practical tool to support Member States achieve fair and effective asylum procedures and strengthen the CEAS at an operational level.

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Practical Guide on the Audio Recording of Personal Interviews

This guide provides practical guidance for administrations of Member States on how to set up a fit-for-purpose process and system for the audio recording of personal interviews, that includes necessary safeguards and ensures adequate management of the audio file.

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Practical Guide on Free Legal Counselling

Organisation of the provision of free legal counselling

This practical guide seeks to provide guidance for the design of national systems of free legal counselling, within the framework of the CEAS.

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Self-Assessment Tool on the Quality of the Asylum Procedure

Implementation of the guidance on asylum procedure: Operational standards and indicators

The aim of the tool is to provide an IT solution that facilitates efficient self-assessment of the quality of asylum procedures by the relevant administrations. 

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