# The Western Cape High Court has declared parts of the Refugees Act unconstitutional, offering reprieve to some asylum seekers. The judgment follows a two-year legal challenge by the Scalabrini Centre, which argued that deporting people without considering asylum claims violates constitutional rights. The court found that barring applications based on unlawful entry contradicts the non-refoulement principle. The ruling now heads to the Constitutional Court for confirmation before it can take effect. Deportations remain suspended pending the outcome.
Western Cape High Court declares parts of the Refugees Act unconstitutional