Thematic Focus: Law/Policy Items

News:

Free Access to OUP Resources on Refugee Law [access]
- "In response to the refugee crisis in Europe, Oxford University Press has made more than 30 book chapters, journal articles, and pieces of content from online resources freely accessible to assist those working with refugees on the ground, as well as anyone who would like to know more about the framework of rights and obligations concerning refugees. The materials are structured around four key questions: who is a refugee, what rights do they have, what are transit states’ obligations, and what are the duties of the state where a refugee applies for asylum. Other useful resources are linked to at the bottom of the page."

Events & opportunities:

Course: First Winter Law School on Migration Law & Refugee Issues, Thessaloniki, 1-8 December 2015 [info]
- Organized by the European Law Students' Association.  Apply by 1 October 2015.

CFP: Second Annual International Refugee Law Student Writing Competition [info]
- Submission deadline is 13 November 2015.

Publications:

Exploring Innovative Ideas to Strengthen the Global Protection System, Washington, DC, 14 Sept. 2015 [info]
- Follow link for video.
 
Guidance Note on Refugee Claims Relating to Crimes of Lèse Majesté and Similar Criminal Offences (UNHCR, Sept. 2015) [text]

International Humanitarian Law Magazine, no. 1 (2015) [full-text via ReliefWeb]
- Inaugural issue. The theme is "Pen and Sword: Journalism and IHL."

The Mass Flight of Syrian Refugees: What are the Legal Obligations of States? (Oxford Human Rights Hub Blog, Sept. 2015) [text]

Moving Beyond the Asylum Muddle (RefLaw Blog, Sept. 2015) [text]

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