Most international lawyers like to think that their particular branch of law exerts a certain, undeniable influence on state behaviour. And while international human rights law has traditionally been derided by some as abstract and wishful legal thinking, stronger oversight … Continue reading » “Does International Refugee Law Still Matter?”
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Does international refugee law still matter? : Symposium: The Refugee in Political Science
International Refugee Law and Policy: The case of deterrence policies
International refugee law is seen by many as constitutive for national refugee policy. Yet, as asylum has become politicized, many countries have adopted procedural and physical deterrence mechanisms to prevent refugees from accessing protection. The present article examines these policies, … Continue reading » “International Refugee Law and Policy: The case of deterrence policies”
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