The changing trends : the wider interpretation of the principle of ‘non refoulement’ in the case of Hirsi Jamaa et al v Italy

Abstract

The pace with which the world moves is so tremendously fast, it is easy to forget about those who cannot keep up. The last decade alone has seen more migration than the entire century that preceded it. The issues of migration and the violation of those vulnerable groups of people have become one of the most debated topics in various legal fields. The principle of "non-refoulement" has become one of the most discussed tool in the field of refugee law. However, due to recent development, we may find its use in other fields than the convention refugee law. It is for this purpose that this paper will attempt to analyse and hopefully, lead to a new and fruitful discussion that might, somehow, help with the effort to provide protection to those who sorely need it.