There are alternatives
Subtitle: a handbook for preventing unnecessary immigration detention
By: [Robyn Sampson with assistance from Grant Mitchell and Lucy Bowring]
Contributors: Mitchell, Grant; Bowring, Lucy; International Detention Coalition; La Trobe Refugee Research Centre
Publisher: International Detention Coalition
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Melbourne
Language: eng
Number of pages: 78
ISBN-13: 9780987112903
Subjects: Illegal aliens; Government policy; Detention of persons; Emigration and immigration law; Refugees; Legal status, laws
Description: "International human rights laws and standards make clear that immigration detention should be used only as a last resort in exceptional cases after all other options have been shown to be inadequate in the individual case. Despite the clear direction to authorities to first consider less onerous options, there is little clarity over how this can be achieved in a systematic manner. This research was undertaken to address this gap. The aim was to identify and describe any legislation, policy or practice that allows for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants to reside in the community with freedom of movement while their migration status is being resolved or while awaiting deportation or removal from the country. This was achieved through an extensive review of existing literature; an international online survey of 88 participants in 28 countries; and international field work in nine countries including in-depth interviews with 57 participants and eight site visits. Participants included representatives of governments, non-governmental organisations, international human rights organisations and key agencies from the United Nations"--P. 4.
Notes: Cover title.

"This report is a collaboration between the International Detention Coalition and the La Trobe Refugee Research Centre at La Trobe University Australia."-- Acknowledgements.

"Introduction for policy makers" (4 p. ; 20 cm.) inserted.

Includes bibliographical references.

Also available electronically.  Address as at 16/3/12: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/133693/54661929-IDC-Handbook-There-are-alternatives.pdf

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