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Tampering with Asylum: A Universal Humanitarian Problem
Tampering with Asylum A Universal Humanitarian Problem Author:Frank Brennan This is a timely and insightful exploration of international asylum policies and the effects they can have on society. In August 2001, a Norwegian vessel, the MV Tampa, picked up 433 asylum seekers from a boat sinking in international waters between Australia and Indonesia. The response of the Australian government to this situation sent shock w... more »aves around the world. By denying the Tampa and its cargo of asylum seekers permission to dock at Christmas Island, Australia signaled that it was radically shutting off its international borders. "Tampering With Asylum" argues that Australia's response was a massive overreaction, possible only in a remote country - such as Australia - with few asylum seekers and no land borders. It goes on to compare Australia's asylum policies with those of the United States and Europe and provides a practical blueprint for countries wanting to humanely protect those seeking asylum.« less