? F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S A B O U T T H E I D E N T I F I C AT I O N A N D P ROT E C T I O N O F STAT E L E SS P E R SO N S & QUESTIONS ANSWERS n Will the establishment of a statelessness determination procedure create a pull factor? n Will a statelessness determination procedure result in additional costs? Unlikely. Countries that have established Unlikely. Additional costs can be limited by a statelessness determination procedure have locating the statelessness determination not seen increased arrivals of persons to the procedure within an existing government country claiming statelessness status. authority with related competence, such as competence in refugee status determination, thereby avoiding the creation of a new n Will all asylum-seekers whose claim was rejected on appeal seek protection as stateless persons if a statelessness determination procedure is established? institution or administrative apparatus. Given that countries that have established a statelessness determination procedure continue to experience low numbers of applications, the costs of running the procedure are likely to remain low. Unlikely. The vast majority of asylum‑seekers By formally identifying and recognizing around the world are nationals of the State stateless persons, States avoid the high costs from which they claim a fear of persecution. associated with failed attempts at removal For most, their nationality is not in question. and the frequent, repeat and often prolonged Experience from countries that have detention of stateless persons because of established a statelessness determination their inability to regularize their stay. procedure shows that very few rejected asylum- seekers go on to make a claim for statelessness status. 8 Protecting the Rights of Stateless Persons