Immigration & Asylum Law

Gina Clayton, Georgina Firth. Immigration & Asylum Law. – 2018. – 664 p.

Description

The definitive textbook for this fast-moving area of law, expertly guiding students through the key issues of immigration and asylum in the modern world. Clear analysis and commentary on the political and social impact of the law encourages the reader to develop a critical mindset.

The only textbook on immigration and asylum law written specifically for undergraduate students.

Explores all the key areas covered on immigration and asylum law courses, giving students a thorough grounding in the subject.

Clear analysis of the political, social, and historical dimensions of the law brings the subject to life and encourages students to engage critically with modern issues.

Written by an author team with both teaching and practical experience in the field of immigration and asylum law.

Table of Contents

Section 1. Laying the Foundations

1: History and sources of immigration law

2: Policy, politics, and the media

3: Nationality, citizenship, and right of abode

Section 2. Enabling Principles: EU Free Movement and Human Rights

4: Freedom of movement for EU nationals

5: Immigration law and human rights

Section 3. The System of Immigration Control

6: Crossing the border and leave to remain

7: Challenging decisions: appeals, administrative and judicial review

Section 4. Entry to the UK

8: Family life

9: Entry for work, business, and study: the points-based system

10: Visitors: entry for temporary purposes

Section 5. The Asylum Claim

11: The asylum process

12: Claims for international protection

13: Exclusion from asylum

Section 6. Enforcement

14: Detention

15: Deportation

16: Removal