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Decision TC1 05038 – The proper interpretation of the ‘generalized risk’ exception to protection found at subparagraph 97(1)(b)(ii) of the Act, in claims for protection involving allegations of gang-targeting or other acts of criminality.
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Decision TB7-19851 – Nigeria – This Jurisprudential Guide addresses internal flight alternatives in major cities in south and central Nigeria for claimants fleeing non-state actors.
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Decision TB7-01837 – Pakistan – Whether the treatment experienced by Ahmadis in Pakistan amounts to persecution, whether state protection is available and whether there is a viable internal flight alternative.
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Decision MB6-01059/60 – India – Availability of an internal flight alternative in India for claimants from Punjab.
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Decision TB6-11632 – China – Analysis of the efficacy of the Chinese national computer network known as the Golden Shield Project and its impact on whether a person wanted by the authorities can exit China via an airport using a genuine passport.
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29 September 2017
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS
List of Documents
1.
General Information and Maps
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Source:
United States. Central Intelligence Agency.
Accessed Date:
6 November 2012
Title:
Petites Antilles. L'Encyclopédie en ligne.
Accessed Date:
9 September 2016
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. The World Factbook.
Source:
United States. Central Intelligence Agency.
Date of Document:
8 September 2017
Accessed Date:
21 September 2017
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2016.
Source:
United States. Department of State.
Date of Document:
3 March 2017
Accessed Date:
7 March 2017
Title:
National report submitted in accordance with paragraph 5 of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 16/21: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Code:
A/HRC/WG.6/23/KNA/1
Source:
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date of Document:
6 August 2015
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. Freedom in the World 2016.
Accessed Date:
23 September 2016
Title:
Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Source:
United Nations. Human Rights Council.
Date of Document:
15 December 2015
Accessed Date:
5 August 2016
Title:
Moving Equality Forward: Universal Periodic Review of Saint Kitts and Nevis - 23rd Session.
Source:
United and Strong Inc. et al.
Date of Document:
November 2015
Accessed Date:
5 August 2016
3.
Identification Documents and Citizenship
Title:
Passports Obtained Through St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Program Used to Facilitate Financial Crime
Source:
United States. Department of the Treasury.
Date of Document:
20 May 2014
Accessed Date:
25 September 2014
Keywords:
citizenship; corruption; identity documents; institutional efficacy
Title:
Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis – 1983 Constitution
Source:
Political Database of the Americas
Date of Document:
19 July 2011
Accessed Date:
13 October 2015
Keywords:
citizenship; country overview; identity documents; legal system; legislation; political activities
4.
Political Activities and Organizations
Title:
Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Election for Kittitian and Nevisian National Assembly of 16 February 2015.
Source:
International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Election Guide.
Accessed Date:
5 August 2016
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. National Assembly.
Source:
Inter-Parliamentary Union. Parline.
Date of Document:
19 February 2016
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
5.
Gender, Domestic Violence and Children
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. Caribbean Gender Based Violence Laws.
Accessed Date:
5 August 2016
Title:
State protection available to victims of domestic violence, including effectiveness (2013-February 2014)
Source:
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Date of Document:
24 February 2014
Accessed Date:
25 September 2014
Keywords:
domestic violence; gender-based violence; judicial efficacy; legal system; legislation; police efficacy; police/security forces; sexual violence; social services; statistics; warrants
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. State Sponsored Homophobia 2017: A world survey of sexual orientation laws: criminalisation, protection and recognition. 12th Edition.
Source:
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
Date of Document:
May 2017
Author:
Aengus Carroll; Lucas Ramón Mendos
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. Criminalisation of Homosexuality.
Source:
Human Dignity Trust
Date of Document:
25 October 2015
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
7.
Criminality and Corruption
Title:
Barbados & Grenada. 2017 OSAC Crime and Safety Report
Source:
United States. Department of State.
Date of Document:
26 April 2017
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
Title:
St. Kitts and Nevis. International Narcotics Control Strategy Report. Volume II: Money Laundering and Financial Crimes.
Source:
United States. Department of State.
Date of Document:
March 2017
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
8.
Military Service - (No items in this section)
9.
Judiciary, Legal and Penal Systems
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Source:
Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces. International Security Sector Advisory Team.
Date of Document:
11 February 2015
Accessed Date:
5 August 2016
10.
Police and Security Forces - (No items in this section)
11.
Media Freedoms - (No items in this section)
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. International Religious Freedom Report for 2016.
Source:
United States. Department of State.
Date of Document:
15 August 2017
Accessed Date:
21 September 2017
13.
Nationality, Ethnicity and Race - (No items in this section)
14.
Exit/Entry and Freedom of Movement - (No items in this section)
15.
Labour, Employment and Unions - (No items in this section)
16.
Other - (No items in this section)
The following changes have been made to the previous package dated 31 March 2017:
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. The World Factbook.
Source:
United States. Central Intelligence Agency.
Date of Document:
7 September 2016
URL:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sc.html
Accessed Date:
23 September 2016
Keywords:
country overview; map
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. State-Sponsored Homophobia. A World Survey of Laws: Criminalisation, Protection, and Recognition.
Source:
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
Date of Document:
May 2016
URL:
http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf
Accessed Date:
5 August 2016
Title:
Barbados. 2016 OSAC Crime and Safety Report
Source:
United States. Department of State.
Date of Document:
26 May 2016
URL:
https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=19771
Accessed Date:
23 September 2016
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. Freedom in the World 2015.
URL:
https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2015/st-kitts-and-nevis
Accessed Date:
19 October 2015
Keywords:
corruption; domestic violence; election; freedom of assembly; freedom of expression; gender equality; gender-based violence; judicial efficacy; labour; legal system; penal system; police/security forces; political activities; political organizations; religion; sexual minorities
Title:
National report submitted in accordance with paragraph 5 of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 16/21: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Code:
A/HRC/WG.6/23/KNA/1
Source:
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date of Document:
6 August 2015
URL:
http://undocs.org/en/A/HRC/WG.6/23/KNA/1
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. National Assembly.
Source:
Inter-Parliamentary Union. Parline.
Date of Document:
19 February 2016
URL:
http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2267.htm
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. Criminalisation of Homosexuality.
Source:
Human Dignity Trust
Date of Document:
25 October 2015
URL:
http://www.humandignitytrust.org/uploaded/Map/Country_Reports/Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis.pdf
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
Title:
St. Kitts and Nevis. International Narcotics Control Strategy Report. Volume II: Money Laundering and Financial Crimes.
Source:
United States. Department of State.
Date of Document:
March 2017
URL:
https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/268024.pdf
Accessed Date:
24 August 2017
Title:
Saint Kitts and Nevis. International Religious Freedom Report for 2016.
Source:
United States. Department of State.
Date of Document:
15 August 2017
URL:
http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/religiousfreedom/index.htm?year=2016&dlid=269004
Accessed Date:
21 September 2017
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