Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum… Article 3

Article 3

1. Temporary protection shall not prejudge recognition of refugee status under the Geneva Convention. 2. Member States shall apply temporary protection with due respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and their obligations regarding non-refoulement. 3. The establishment, implementation and termination of temporary protection shall be the subject of regular consultations with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other relevant international organisations. 4. This Directive shall not apply to persons who have been accepted under temporary protection schemes prior to its entry into force. 5. This Directive shall not affect the prerogative of the Member States to adopt or retain more favourable conditions for persons covered by temporary protection. CHAPTER II Duration and implementation of temporary protection

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