The issue that is examined in this article is whether the Australian model of extraterritorial processing is one that provides 'effective protection' to asylum seekers. The legal foundation of the Pacific Strategy was by means of new interdiction powers and an extension of the notion of safe...

This paper summarises the views that were presented at the workshop from which the collection arises by considering the problems and prospects of a Mediterranean solution. In summary, it is suggested that the emphasis should be upon 'joined up' political, diplomatic and development initiatives...

Whilst women are a significant proportion of the world`s refugee population, they are less likely than men to make a claim for refugee status in a Western state. But if they do, they are most likely to succeed upon the basis of a claim as a victim of violence in a patriarchal society. This paper...