Textbook on immigration and asylum law

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: -- Section 1: Laying the Foundations -- 1. History and sources of immigration law -- 2. Policy, politics and media -- 3. Nationality and right of abode -- 4. Immigration law and human rights -- Section 2: European Law and Migration -- 5. The European context -- 6. Freedom of movement for EU nationals -- Section 3: The System of Immigration Control -- 7. Crossing the border and leave to remain -- 8. Challenging decisions: appeals and judicial review -- Section 4: Entry to the UK -- 9. Family life -- 10. The Points Based System -- 11. Visitors to the UK -- Section 5: The Asylum Claim -- 12. The asylum process and appeals -- 13. The refugee definition -- 14. Criminalization and excluding an asylum claim -- Section 6: Enforcement -- 15. Detention -- 16. Deportation -- 17. Removal -- 18. Challenging deportation and removal.

"The fourth edition of Textbook on Immigration and Asylum Law continues to provide students with expert coverage of case law and legislation, along with dynamic analysis of the political context and social impact of the law, and a strong focus on human rights. An essential text for students at all levels, the book expertly guides the reader through this fascinating and constantly developing area of law. This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, which contains the following resources designed to support the book: - Twice-yearly updates providing easy access to changes and developments in the law - Problem questions to test knowledge and develop analytical skill - Guidance on how to answer the end-of-chapter questions - A selection of web links to support additional research"--