Title Tampering with asylum : a universal humanitarian problem / Frank Brennan

Published St Lucia, Queensland : University of Queensland Press, [2003] ©2003

Copies

Location	Call no.	Vol.	Availability
W'PONDS	325.210994 Bre/Twa		AVAILABLE
MELB	325.210994 Bre/Twa		AVAILABLE

Description xviii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm regular print Contents Introduction -- 1. The 1951 Convention on Refugees and the moral complexities of today -- 2. Four waves, Tampa and a firebreak -- 3. Border control -- 4. Reception and detention of unauthorised asylum seekers -- 5. Reception and detention in Europe and the United States -- 6. Courts and the adjudication of asylum claims -- 7. Refugee and humanitarian status -- 8. A warm-hearted, decent international citizen once again Summary A topical and timely book that addresses the growing social and political issues of national borders. Brennan offers comparisons to US and European experiences and a practical blueprint for countries wanting to humanely protect asylum seekers Analysis Refugees Human rights Morals Immigration controls Australia overseas comparisons Notes Includes index Bibliography Bibliography: pages [217]-228 Notes Bob Hawke copy donated by Prof. Lowitja O'Donoghue Subject Tampa (Ship) Noncitizens -- Government policy -- Australia. Political refugees -- Government policy -- Australia. Refugees -- Government policy -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Australia. Asylum, Right of -- Australia. Detention of persons -- Australia. SUBJECT Australia -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86007506 Subject Illegal immigration -- Government policy -- Australia. LC no. 2004558033 ISBN 0702234168 paperback

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