CRISE - Matthew Gibney

Matthew Gibney

Senior Researcher - Political Theory specialist

Telephone: +44 (0)1865 270730

Research areas

The evolution and future of political asylum in liberal democratic countries, the normative/ethical issues associated with forced and voluntary migration, democratic political institutions and the representation of ethnic difference.

Current research

The Relationship between Asylum Policy and Immigration Movements in Canada and the United Kingdom.

This study examines asylum practice in Canada and the UK with a focus on creating asylum policies that respond better to the needs of states for immigration management and the human rights of asylum seekers. Issues being investigated include the need for speedy yet accurate refugee assessment procedures, the influence of human rights commitments and measures to encourage the return of unsuccessful asylum applicants. It is funded by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in association with the Foundation for Canadian Studies in the UK.

Funded by: Canadian High Commission

Recent publications

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