Refugee Regulations, 1990 (Malawi)

Background

The Refugee Regulations, 1990, were enacted to give concrete effect to the Refugee Act in Malawi. These regulations prescribe the detailed administrative procedures for all aspects of refugee status determination, from the use of standard application forms and the 30-day decision deadline, through hearing and appeal processes, to the conditions for cancelling refugee status and the issuance of convention travel documents. The regulations are a key part of Malawi’s legal framework for the protection of asylum seekers and refugees, ensuring due process and compliance with international standards.