Draft Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. France: Amendment to Article 26

A/CONF.2/62

Amend paragraph 1 to read as follows:

"1. The Contracting States shall not impose penalties, on account of his illegal entry or presence, on a refugee coming direct from his country of origin, who enters or who is present in their territory without authorization, provided he presents himself without delay to the authorities and shows good cause for his illegal entry or presence."