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Refugee Legal Service (RLS)
The RLS provides a service to asylum seekers at all stages of the asylum process. If you are applying for asylum in Ireland, you can obtain legal advice and assistance from the RLS to assist you with your application. You may register with the RLS at any stage of the asylum process.
You should apply for legal services at the earliest stage of the asylum process. The services available from the RLS include:
Asylum Applications
> Advice before you submit your questionnaire to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner or before you attend your interview in the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner.
> Written submissions to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner in support of your application for asylum.
More information...
Appeals
> Representation before the Refugee Appeals Tribunal.
More information...
Refugee status refused
> Assisting you in the submission of applications for Leave to Remain.
More information...
> Assistance in relation to an application for subsidiary protection.
More information...
> Advice in relation to deportation orders and judicial review.
Representation if you are detained in the District Court under Section 9(8) of the Refugee Act.
Interpretation
> Providing interpreters for appointments with your solicitor.
Independent Monitoring Committee
for the Refugee Legal Service
There is an Independent Monitoring Committee to ensure that a quality legal service is provided by the Refugee Legal Service and to provide an independent forum to investigate complaints from clients.
Further information on the Independent Monitoring Committee.
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