Development of British Immigration Law

The Development of British Immigration Law (1986) examines the policies and laws of immigration law in the UK. It demonstrates that many modern issues have historical precedents. The justifications for immigration control are examined and linked to a discussion of nationality law and race relations. It is argued that the laws and practices of immigration are unnecessarily rigid and racist, both in design and in effect; that the record of the UK is a sorry chapter in the field of human rights but one which is consistent with international state practice; that immigration is an ideal model to illustrate the UK's general treatment of civil liberties. Particular aspects of the subject are examined in depth to illustrate the attitudes of government, the courts and civil servants.

List of contents

1. Introduction  2. History  3. Citizenship  4. Entry Clearance  5. Primary Immigrants  6. Secondary Immigrants  7. Temporary Immigrants  8. Removal of Immigrants  9. Conclusions

About the author

Vaughan Bevan

Summary

The Development of British Immigration Law (1986) examines the policies and laws of immigration law in the UK. Particular aspects of the subject are examined in depth to illustrate the attitudes of government, the courts and civil servants.

Product details

• Authors: Vaughan Bevan, Bevan Vaughan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.04.2024
• EAN: 9781032368276
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236827-6
• No. of pages: 480
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Immigration and Migration
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Ethnic Studies, Popular Culture, European History, Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, military history, Social & cultural history, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Colonialism & imperialism, Economic history, British & Irish history, Migration, immigration & emigration, Social and cultural history, Migration, immigration and emigration, Social and cultural anthropology, Colonialism and imperialism, African History, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, Asylum Law