Undesirable But Unreturnable Migrants: The Challenges of Dealing with Criminal Migrants in Need of Protection - (International Refugee Law)

About the Book

This book studies how States regulate the situation of migrants in need of international protection who have a criminal background or pose a threat to public order, evaluating the solutions applied and proposing an innovative alternative.

Book Synopsis

This book studies how States regulate the situation of migrants in need of international protection who have a criminal background or pose a threat to public order. Regulating the situation of these migrants is a challenge to States, which may sometimes resort to measures that violate human rights. The book thus evaluates the solutions applied, identifying best practices and suggesting a possible human rights compliant solution for this situation.

About the Author

Júlia Zomignani Barboza, Ph.D., holds a master's degree on international humanitarian law and human rights and a doctoral degree in law. She has dedicated her career to human rights and refugee law and currently works as a legal advisor in these fields.