The Legal Position of Migrants in Denmark: Assessing the Context around the "Cartoon Crisis"

TY - JOUR

T1 - The Legal Position of Migrants in Denmark: Assessing the Context around the "Cartoon Crisis"

AU - Adamo, Silvia

PY - 2007

Y1 - 2007

N2 - AbstractWhat can we infer from the legal status of migrants living in Denmark? This article argues that understanding recent developments in Danish immigration law is essential for comprehending contemporary political tensions in this policy area, including notably the cartoon incident. The analysis offered focuses on general principles and practical notions of Danish immigration and refugee law, integration policies and regulations in light of international legal obligations, rules on family reunification, and the growing importance of citizenship status and anti-terrorism measures. KeywordsRights of migrants - Immigration Law - Citizenship Law - Integration policies - Denmark

AB - AbstractWhat can we infer from the legal status of migrants living in Denmark? This article argues that understanding recent developments in Danish immigration law is essential for comprehending contemporary political tensions in this policy area, including notably the cartoon incident. The analysis offered focuses on general principles and practical notions of Danish immigration and refugee law, integration policies and regulations in light of international legal obligations, rules on family reunification, and the growing importance of citizenship status and anti-terrorism measures. KeywordsRights of migrants - Immigration Law - Citizenship Law - Integration policies - Denmark

KW - Faculty of Law

M3 - Journal article

SN - 1388-364X

VL - 9

SP - 1

EP - 24

JO - European Journal of Migration and Law

JF - European Journal of Migration and Law

IS - 1

ER -