Zevende Protocol bij het Verdrag tot bescherming van de rechten van de mens en de fundamentele vrijheden

An alien lawfully resident in the territory of a State shall not be expelled therefrom except in pursuance of a decision reached in accordance with law and shall be allowed:

1. to submit reasons against his expulsion,

2. to have his case reviewed, and

3. to be represented for these purposes before the competent authority or a person or persons designated by that authority.

An alien may be expelled before the exercise of his rights under paragraph 1.a, b and c of this Article, when such expulsion is necessary in the interests of public order or is grounded on reasons of national security.