Saving in respect of illegal entry by refugees

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Immigration Act, a person or any member of his family shall be deemed not to have committed the offence of illegal entry under that Act or any regulations made thereunderCAP. 156. (a) if such person applies in terms of section 8 for recognition of his status as a refugee, until a decision has been made on the application and, where appropriate, such person has had an opportunity to exhaust his right of appeal in terms of that section; or (b) if such person has become a recognised (2) An immigration officer or a police officer who is apprised of facts indicating that a person in Belize may be eligible, and intends to apply, for recognition of his status as a refugee pursuant to section 8 shall refer that person to the