A/HRC/42/3/Add.1 209 Not accepted. See 202. The Government is considering the Committee’s recommendations. 210–213 Accepted. 214 Accepted. Norway already has systems to support decision-making for persons with disabilities, but is continuously working to improve these systems. 215–216 Accepted. 217 Partially accepted. Everyone is entitled to necessary healthcare, with some limitations for those without a residence permit. With regard to education, see 154. 218 Partially accepted. At the same time, Norway pursues a stringent, responsible immigration policy that ensures due process within the framework of Norway’s international obligations. 219–220 Accepted. 221 Partially accepted. See 218. 222–223 Accepted. 224 Accepted, already implemented. Vulnerable groups are continuously given specific attention. 225 Partially accepted. See 154. 226–229 Accepted, already implemented. All asylum applications are carefully and individually assessed. Asylum seekers who are found to be in need of international protection will be granted asylum. 230 Accepted. The Government aims to reduce the fees. 231 Partially accepted. See 230. The deadline for submitting an application for exemption from the subsistence requirement is considered to be in accordance with our international obligations. 232 Accepted, already implemented. Norway constantly strives to improve case processing times. 233 Not accepted. The situation for asylum seekers in Norway is in accordance with our international obligations. 234 Accepted. 235 Not accepted. Norway considers that the care and accommodation offered to unaccompanied minor asylum seekers, both over and under the age of 15, is in accordance with our international obligations. 236 Accepted. 237 Not accepted. See 235. 238 Accepted. 239 Not accepted. See 233. 240 Accepted. 241 Partially accepted. We will consider incorporating a definition of statelessness in Norwegian law. Norway is not, however, considering establishing a statelessness determination procedure. Statelessness is, as a general rule, not an independent ground for obtaining a residence permit in Norway and we do not interpret this to be an obligation under the 1954 Convention. Residency may, however, be granted under certain conditions in the event of practical obstacles to return that are beyond the control of the person concerned. 7

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