- 1 result found
- 2008
- 1997 European Convention on Nationality
- Clear
Court name: Federal Administrative Court
State: Germany
Date of decision:
Legal instruments: 1961 Statelessness Convention, 1997 European Convention on Nationality
Key aspects: Childhood statelessness, Deprivation of nationality, Stateless status and documentation
Germany’s highest administrative court decides on a case in which stateless minors (the applicants) were granted German nationality. The applicants’ parents applied for their nationality using false information, namely that the family would originate from Lebanon instead of Turkey. The Court held that the withdrawal of nationality is only valid if done promptly, i.e. within a maximum of five years after the nationality has been granted.