Book contents
- The Evolution of Humanitarian Protection in European Law and Practice
- Cambridge Asylum and Migration Studies
- The Evolution of Humanitarian Protection in European Law and Practice
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Table of Cases
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- 1 The Ethical Dimension of Immigration Policies
- 2 Humanitarian Considerations and the Institution of Asylum
- 3 Humanitarian Protection or Human Rights Protection?
- 4 A Solution for Persons with Other Protection Needs
- 5 From an Act of Charity towards a Legal Obligation?
- Conclusion
- Select Bibliography
- Index
3 - Humanitarian Protection or Human Rights Protection?
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 March 2021
- The Evolution of Humanitarian Protection in European Law and Practice
- Cambridge Asylum and Migration Studies
- The Evolution of Humanitarian Protection in European Law and Practice
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Table of Cases
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- 1 The Ethical Dimension of Immigration Policies
- 2 Humanitarian Considerations and the Institution of Asylum
- 3 Humanitarian Protection or Human Rights Protection?
- 4 A Solution for Persons with Other Protection Needs
- 5 From an Act of Charity towards a Legal Obligation?
- Conclusion
- Select Bibliography
- Index
Summary
Categories traditionally accorded residence permits on humanitarian grounds are medical cases, unaccompanied children, persons with ties to a country, such as family or long-term residence. The chapter discusses whether these categories are entitled to human rights or humanitarian protection.
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- Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021