International Protection Act 2026

Application of Part 9

200. (1) A beneficiary of international protection shall—

(a) have the rights and obligations specified in Chapter VII of the Qualification Regulation, including the rights specified in this Part, and

(b) have access to such rights upon the grant of, and for so long as he or she holds, either—

(i) refugee status, or

(ii) subsidiary protection status.

(2) In the application of Chapter VII of the Qualification Regulation and sections 201 to 204 and section 207

(a) account shall be taken of the special needs of—

(i) any vulnerable person, including persons under the age of 18 years (whether or not accompanied),

(ii) disabled persons,

(iii) elderly persons,

(iv) pregnant women,

(v) single parents with children under the age of 18 years or adult dependent children,

(vi) victims of human trafficking,

(vii) persons with serious illnesses,

(viii) persons with mental disorders, and

(ix) persons who have been subjected to torture, rape, or other serious forms of psychological, physical or sexual violence,

and

(b) to a minor, the best interests of the minor shall be a primary consideration.