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Migration and International Legal Norms

Understanding the Legal Frameworks Surrounding Global Migration

Vincent Chetail editor T Alexander Aleinikoff editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:T.M.C. Asser Press

Published:15th May '03

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This book offers a detailed examination of international legal norms related to migration, revealing significant gaps and recommending cooperative solutions. Migration and International Legal Norms is essential for understanding migration law.

The book Migration and International Legal Norms delves into the intricate landscape of international law as it pertains to migration. It highlights the absence of a unified legal framework governing international migration, yet underscores the existence of a diverse array of legal norms that shape this field. These norms are found within multilateral treaties, regional agreements, and customary international law, providing a robust context for understanding migration issues on a global scale.

In Migration and International Legal Norms, the author examines various international principles that govern state authority to manage migration, the right to freedom of movement, and the complexities surrounding forced migration. The book also addresses critical topics such as human rights, family unification, and the challenges posed by trafficking and smuggling of migrants. Additionally, it discusses the intersections of migration with national security, health, development, and the process of integration into host societies.

The volume not only presents a thorough analysis of existing legal frameworks but also identifies significant gaps in international law that require attention. By recommending areas for enhanced cooperation among nations, Migration and International Legal Norms serves as a vital resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the global response to the pressing issue of international migration.

'The enormous practical, legal and theoretical significance of cross-national migration points, in short, to a need for more sustained academic attention to the subject among international law scholars. The newly published Migration and International Legal Norms represents a valuable contribution to the literature in this context ... the volume's purpose ... is to provide 'a concise guide to international legal norms and standards in the field of migration and it fulfills this purpose admirably. It might best be described as a comprehensive reference handbook on the international law of migration in its various dimensions. There is no other resource in the field that is as thorough or as authoritative.' Linda Bosniak, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Law, Camden

ISBN: 9789067041577

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382 pages