Polish Refugee (Germany) Case

Abstract

International law — Relation to municipal law — Treaties and constitutional provisions on same subject-matter — Whether such provisions should be construed as a whole — The law of Germany.

Treaties — Interpretation of — Principles and rules of — Provisions incorporated into municipal law — Geneva Convention on Refugees — Whether Convention and constitutional provision on same subject-matter should be construed as a whole — The law of Germany.

Aliens — Position of — Treatment by and responsibilities of receiving State — Application for recognition as refugee within meaning of Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 Relating to Status of Refugees — Commission of criminal offence after admission to country of refuge — Whether offence relevant in determining right of refugee to claim recognition on ground of fear of political persecution in country of origin — Geneva Convention, 1951 (Articles 1, 32 and 33) — The law of Germany.