There are three types of discontinuation:<br />(i) Stopped proceedings (e.g. if the asylum seeker withdraws from the proceeding): <br />(ii) Invalid proceedings (e.g. if the asylum seeker applies by a written application which is excluded by law): <br />(iii) Suspended proceedings (e.g. if the lawfulness of matrimony has to be verified, or if criminal proceedings are to be executed): <br />In the case of (i) and (ii), the provision of basic care and the counting of related costs in ODA ends when the proceeding is stopped/declared invalid. In the case of (iii), the provision of basic care is continued and included into IDRC (as long as this is in accordance with the 12-month rule). <br />The share of discontinued applications differs significantly depending on definitions used (e.g. type of discontinuation).