Internally Displaced Persons in Ukraine: Gaps in Law and Practice
Journal: Lund University Publications Student Papers (Lund University)
Year: 2017

Following the annexation of Crimea in March 2014 and the conflict that broke out in Eastern Ukraine shortly afterwards, 1.679.000 people became internally displaced in Ukraine. Due to the large scale of the displacement, the legislative gaps and low capacity of institutions, national law and practice are inconsistent with international standards for the protection of internally displaced persons. This research analyses the gaps in protection concerning rights to adequate housing, vote and proper