Section 10: Cessation or stay of proceedings in respect of illegal entry by refugees and protected persons

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Customs, Excise, and Tariff, etc., (Consolidation) Act, as amended, no proceedings shall be institulted or continued against any person or any member of his family in respect of his unlawful entry into or unlawful presence within Nigeria-
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(a) if such person applies under section 8 of this Act for the grant of a refugee status, until a decision has been made on the aplication and, where appropriate, until such person has had an opportunity of exhausting his right of appeal under that section; or
(b) if such person has been granted refugee status.