Langbeschreibung
This book shines a light on what takes place during asylum appeals and puts forward suggestions for improving their fairness and accessibility. Drawing on evidence from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom, the book evidences the fragility of legal protection for people forced to migrate to Europe.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgements; Table of Figures; List of Acronyms; 1. Introduction; 2. What are asylum appeals?; 3. Approaching Asylum Appeals; 4. Before the Hearing: Waiting, Preparation and Anticipation; 5. Arriving at Court: First Impressions, Orientation and the Fragility of Trust; 6. Assembling Appeals: Material Perspectives on Gathering Evidence and People; Policy and Practice Compendium 1; 7. The Politics of Speed: Adjudication and Participation Under Time Pressure; 8. Barriers to Communication in Asylum Appeals: Interpretation, Disclosure and Distractions; Policy and Practice Compendium 2; 9. Mistakes and Incompetence; 10. Judicial Questioning During Hearings; 11. Judicial Styles; Policy and Practice Compendium 3; 12. Conclusion