Draft Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. Israel: Amendment to Article 1

A/CONF.2/81

Article 1 Section B/5/ to be redrafted as follows:

He can no longer, because the circumstances in connection with which he has been recognised as a refugee have ceased to exist, continue to refuse to avail himself of the protection of the country of his nationality.

Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to refugees falling under section A/1/ of this Article who are able to invoke compelling family reasons, or reasons arising out of previous persecutions for refusing to avail themselves of the protection of the country of nationality.