The Concept of 'Imminence' in the International Protection of Refugees and Other Forced Migrants: Towards a Coherent Framework
Grant number: DP160100079 | Funding period: 2016 - 2021
Completed
Abstract
The project aims to contribute to the law on international protection by examining the concept of ‘imminence’. We are in an unprecedented era of international displacement; over 50 million people are on the move. While many are fleeing from traditional threats, such as conflict and persecution, some are leaving because they are scared of future risks – like the impacts of climate change. This creates new challenges for countries because traditional refugee frameworks are ill-suited to respond. The question this project asks is: if people cross a border to escape future harm, how ‘imminent’ does the harm need to be before another country has an obligation to protect them? Should international..
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