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The Nairobi Code

 

Model Rules of Ethics for Legal Advisors in Refugee Cases

 

 

Rule 1: SCOPE AND PURPOSE

 

 

1.1  These rules are intended to guide legal aid providers in the context of refugee status determination procedures and other legal aid services offered to refugees.

1.2 These rules are sub-ordinate to any applicable domestic rules governing the provision of legal services, and are intended only to supplement such rules.

 

 

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