What if a person applied for asylum, but I suspect he/she is only trying to abuse the system?

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18 What if a person

applied for asylum,

but I suspect he/

she is only trying to

abuse the system?

Any person who has expressed the wish to

apply for international protection becomes an

applicant with all the rights and obligations

attached to this status and must be referred

to the responsible authorities for fur ther

assessment.

Remember that it is not your task to assess whether

a person is in need of international protection or if

his/her account is credible. It is the responsibility of

the asylum authority. In every asylum system some

applications will be rejected and some accepted,

but all of them must be assessed in accordance with

European and international law.

Nevertheless, you may wish to consult your superior

or to inform the responsible authority about the

reasons for your doubts.

See Section “Who may wish to make an

application?” of the Practical Guide.