S v Australia (2999/2017) Views of 12 June 2023

2999/2017 concerning the right to enter one’s own country

The author alleged that Australia would violate articles 12(4), 17 and 23 of the ICCPR if they were returned to North Macedonia. The author was a long-term non-citizen resident of Australia whose permanent visa was cancelled due to serious criminal offending. The Committee issued adverse Views in respect of the author’s claim under Article 12(4).