Migration Law, Policy and Human Rights: The Impact of Crisis in Europe

Migration is a complex societal challenge that has a profound impact on Europe. This book analyses the law and policy of migration in the European Union (EU) and its relationship to understandings of the EU as an international human rights actor. It examines the role of crisis in determining the priorities of migration policy and the impact of political exigencies on the rights of migrants. The EU's pursuit of a holistic approach to managing migration in crisis indicates problems with EU solidarity and raises questions about the EU as an international human rights actor.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Migration is a multifaceted societal challenge that encompasses a wide range of factors, including war, climate change, human rights abuses, and economic opportunities. It poses significant challenges for governments and societies alike, as it involves the facilitation of border crossings by illicit industries and the processing and integration of new arrivals. These challenges have had a profound impact on Europe, raising questions about central values of solidarity and human rights.

This book aims to analyze the law and policy of migration in the European Union (EU) and its relationship to understandings of the EU as an international human rights actor. It examines the role of crisis in determining the priorities of migration policy and the impact of political exigencies on the rights of migrants.

The book adopts a governmentality approach to critique discourse, deconstructing the idea of a holistic approach to explore notions of wellness, resilience, responsibilization, and externalization. It problematizes the EU Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice as a "home" and explores the challenges posed by the pursuit of a holistic approach to managing migration in crisis.

The empirical findings in the book make a significant contribution to how the migration crisis can be theorized using adaptable conceptual tools. Under this form of governance, migration becomes a phenomenon to be treated, with the aim of ameliorating its symptoms.

This book will be of interest to students and scholars of the EU, migration, and human rights, as well as policymakers, commentators, and activists in these areas. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and policy frameworks governing migration in the EU and their implications for the protection of human rights.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367261122