The EU Asylum Directives: Is Opting In Necessary?

Thursday 24 November 2011 17:00 to 19:00

Location

British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5JP

Participants

Chair:
The Hon. Mr Justice Blake
, President, Upper Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber and Justice of The High Court of England & Wales

Speakers:
Valsamis Mitsilegas
, Director, Criminal Justice Centre, Queen Mary
Elspeth Guild, Professor of Law, Queen Mary
David Saville, Head of EU Asylum Policy Team, UK Home Office


This event will consider the constitutional and rule of law implications of the UK’s position toward the Common European Asylum System generally, with a particular emphasis on its recent decision not to opt in to the amended EU directives concerning asylum procedures and reception conditions.

Places are limited, so book early to ensure your seat.

If you cant come please re-visit my blog next week for feedback from the session.

 

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