The Threat of Destitution as a Deterrent against Asylum Seeking in the European Union

The problematization of asylum has detrimentally impacted on the provision of support for asylum seekers in host countries. The threat of destitution has become instrumental in restrictive asylum policies and is increasingly used as a deterrent against asylum seeking. The EU experience reveals acute...

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Main Author: Sylvie Da Lomba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: York University Libraries 2006-11-01
Series:Refuge
Online Access:https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/21346