The Impact of Externalization of Migration Controls on the Rights of Asylum Seekers and Other Migrants

Wars, conflict, and persecution have forced more people to flee their homes and seek refuge and safety elsewhere than at any time since the end of World War II. As displaced people and other migrants increasingly move out of the conflict-ridden and less developed regions of their displacement and in...

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Published in:Journal on migration and human security 2016-12, Vol.4 (4), p.190-220
Main Authors: Frelick, Bill, Kysel, Ian M, Podkul, Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Borders
Conflict
Constraints
Deterrence
Displaced persons
Human rights
Immigration policy
Law
Migrants
Migration
Obligations
Oppression
Political asylum
Protection
Refugees
Right of asylum
Safety
Social support
Transportation
World War II
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Summary:Wars, conflict, and persecution have forced more people to flee their homes and seek refuge and safety elsewhere than at any time since the end of World War II. As displaced people and other migrants increasingly move out of the conflict-ridden and less developed regions of their displacement and into relatively rich and stable regions of the world, the countries of destination are increasingly working to contain and even stem the migration flow before it reaches their shores. Perversely, countries that have developed generally rights-sensitive standards and procedures for assessing protection claims of asylum seekers within their jurisdictions have simultaneously established barriers that prevent migrants, including asylum seekers, from setting foot on their territories or otherwise triggering protection obligations. Consequently, those who would otherwise have been able to avail themselves of asylum procedures, social support, and decent reception conditions are often relegated to countries of first arrival or transit that have comparatively less capacity to ensure protection of human rights in accordance with international standards.
ISSN:2331-5024
2330-2488
DOI:10.1177/233150241600400402