Full Description
In times of increasing migration flows, Greece is often viewed as the gateway to Europe for significantly high numbers of asylum-seeking individuals, including unaccompanied minors. Between 2016 and 2020, under Greek law unaccompanied children were to be temporarily placed in a protective environment upon irregular entry, pending referral to suitable accommodation. However, in reality they were being subjected to detention procedures instead.
Giving voice to migrant children and professionals throughout, the author combines legal analysis with criminology and unveils the discrepancy between the law and practice. The findings demonstrate that unaccompanied children in Greece are criminalised through detention processes, while being deprived of the right to be heard.
This book promotes child-friendly practices in the international migration setting, with a view to safeguarding the fundamental rights of unaccompanied minors experiencing detention upon arrival in host countries.
Contents
Disclaimer
List of Diagrams and Tables
List of Abbreviations (in Alphabetical Order)
List of International Legislation (in Chronological Order)
List of National Legislation (in Chronological Order)
Abstract
Notes on Author
Recent Publications
Preface
Chapter 1: Introducing the Problem Statement
I. From Current Aims...
II. ...to Chapter Analysis
Chapter 2: Children's Rights and Methodologies
I. Focusing on the Right To Be Heard
II. Achieving a Phenomenological Result
III. Conducting Ipa in the Context of Migration
Chapter 3: Criminals in Waiting
I. Entering the Country Irregularly
II. Addressing Detention Issues
Chapter 4: Under the Research Lens
I. Exploring Crimmigration
II. Voicing Children
Chapter 5: Recruitment and Data Collection
I. Listening to the Minors' Insights
II. Witnessing the Practitioners' Experience
III. Combining Ipa With Focus Groups
IV. Holding a Focus Group Session
Chapter 6: Emergent Discussion Themes
I. Concerns on Hygiene Matters
II. Problematic Detention Setting
III. Absence of Proper Services
IV. Incidents of Abusive Behaviour
Chapter 7: Ultimate Reflections
I. Understanding Detention
II. Implementing Changes
Chapter 8: Reaching a Conclusion
I. From Final Remarks...
II. ...to Future Research Paths
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