LAW 7077 - Refugee Law and Policy

Effective Date 01/01/2012
This course examines the basics of refugee law and the procedures involved in adjudicating claims to political asylum. Topics include: theory and philosophy of refugee protection, comparative refugee law, gender-based persecution claims, “temporary protected status,” the role of the UN, treaties concerning refugees, and extradition law (including the political offense exception).

Credits: 3
Grading Basis Graded
Requisites LAW 7042