HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION FOR VULNERABLE ASYLUM APPLICANTS

Human Rights and International Protection for vulnerable asylum applicants Victoria Banti-Markouti Adjunct Lecturer, Hellenic Open University Marina Sounoglou Adjunct Lecturer, Hellenic Open University ISBN 978-960-654-282-4 Abstract: Human Rights and International Protection for vulnerable asylum appli- cants:Challengesandperspectives includesacriticaloverviewoftheEU legal frame- work for specific categories of vulnerable asylum seekers such as unaccompanied minors, torture victims, victims of sex trafficking and LGBTI persons. The book aims to offer an analysis of the complex theoretical European legal framework vis-à-vis challengesfacingpractitioners. Itpresentsaselectionofarticlesbymigrationexperts who have conducted field research and examined primary and secondary sources in the field of asylum. It is a valuable tool for legal and other practitioners in the field of asylumandmigration, for academics and students of law and social sciences and for all individuals who wish to understand how the European legal framework address- es the issues of vulnerable asylum applicants both in theory and practice. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced, stored in a retriev- al system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permis- sion of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organization. Enquiries concerning reproduction which may not be covered by the above should be addressed to NO- MIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. at the address below. DISCLAIMER The content of this work is intended for information purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice.The publication is necessarily of a general nature; NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, the author and the contributors make no claim as to the comprehen- siveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing individualized legal advice. Professional advice should there- fore be sought before any action is undertaken based on this publication. Use of this work does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the user and NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, or the author, or the rest of contributors. Cover Concept: Theodoros Mastrogiannis Cover source: Shutterstock Image Bank Pagination: Irene Lambrou Formal supervision: Lambros Mantzavinos Production: NB Production 30122020M23 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800 | F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org | info@nb.org © 2021, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. LawPublishers inEurope Also available at: www. qualex .gr