The word 'refugee' is both evocative and contested; it means different
things to different people. For lawyers, the main legal reference point
is the UN Refugee Convention of 1951. This concise and engaging book
follows the structure of the Convention to explore international refugee
law. Including an introduction to the historical and legal context,
Colin Yeo draws on his experience as an immigration barrister to explain
the present-day legal framework for global refugee protection. Chapters
consider: - well-founded fear; - persecution; - the loss of refugee
status and exclusion; - the rights of refugees; - and state responses to
refugee claims. The book includes studies of key legal cases, reviews
the successes and failures of the Convention and looks ahead to the
future, including the impact of climate change and the Global Compact on
Refugees. Communicating important legal concepts in an approachable way,
this is an essential guide for students, lawyers and non-specialists.