Justice in waiting: The harms and wrongs of temporary refugee protection

• Published in: European journal of political theory Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 51 - 72
• Main Author: Buxton, Rebecca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.01.2023; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Dominance; Injustice; Political asylum; Refugees; Welfare policy; justice; domination; temporary protection; Asylum; refugee

Temporariness has become the norm in contemporary refugee protection. Many refugees face extended periods of time waiting for permanent status, either in camps or living among citizens in their state of asylum. Whilst this practice of keeping refugees waiting is of benefit to states, I argue that no...