European readmission policy: third country interests and refugee rights / by Nils Coleman

Offering the first comprehensive analysis of readmission agreements, this book examines the intersection of immigration and human rights law and the complex interplay between evolving international, regional and national norms. Expanding the current academic and policy discourse on readmission agreements through detailed consideration of the negotiation processes carried out by the European Community, it renders a nuanced review of the underlying strategic objectives and regional effects of these treaties. The book makes a robust challenge to prevailing perspectives in legal scholarship and policy on readmission and refugee protection. The self-contained focus on EC readmission agreements throws light on broader questions of EU migration policy and reveals a detailed and insightful picture of a specific field of EU policy and action. History of readmission policies in Europe -- International law obligations to readmit persons -- The reasons for a common readmission policy -- The competence to conclude community readmission agreements -- The content of community readmission agreements -- Integrating readmission into EU external relations -- The negotiation of community readmission agreements -- Readmission clauses -- Community readmission agreements and the international -- Protection of refugees Offering a comprehensive analysis of readmission agreements, this book examines the intersection of immigration and human rights law and the complex interplay between international, regional and national norms. It makes a robust challenge to prevailing perspectives in legal scholarship and policy on readmission and refugee protection From a legal and policy context, this book critically analyses the compatibility of European Community readmissions agreements with international protection obligations, explores the regional strategic objectives of these treaties, and evaluates their success in achieving these policy aims.