S.L. 420.5 Art. 4Temporary protection.

(1) Temporary protection shall not prejudge the recogni tion of refugee status u nder the Act and t h e Gen e va Convention.

(2) Temporary protection shall be applied with due respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and other obligation s regarding non-refoulement.

(3) The establishment, implementation and termination of temporary protection shall be the subject of regular consultations with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other relevant international organisations.

(4) These regulations shall not apply to persons who have been accepted under temporary protection schemes prior to the entry into force of these regulations.