Art. 3 Act on Aid to Asylum Seekers and Certain Categories of Foreigners (LARA) - Definitions

1. For the purposes of this Law, the following definitions apply

- Asylum seekers: persons designated in Article 2, paragraphs 1 to 3 of this Law;

- Unaccompanied minor: an asylum seeker who has not reached the age of majority and whose legal representative is not present on Swiss territory;

- Assistance: ordinary aid provided in accordance with Article 80 LAsi [A] and the provisions of this Law;

- Assistance standards: Basic principles upon which the granting of assistance to persons entitled thereto under the LAsi and this Law is founded;

- Emergency aid: minimal aid within the meaning of Articles 12 of the Federal Constitution [C], 33 and 34 of the Constitution of 14 April 2003 [D], the content of which is defined by the Vaud Law on Social Action [E].

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