Effective protection?: a comparative analysis of the role of international law in preventing and tackling human trafficking among refugees and asylum seekers in Africa and Europe

The thesis argues that, at its core, international law offers considerable promise in its ability to address the problem, both in terms of scope and in relation to the creation and empowerment of various state-empowered entities, which inform, develop, and supervise the implementation of the applicable regimes. Nevertheless, weaknesses remain. Content and implementation gaps persist alongside problematic clashes between the underlying rationale of the applicable frameworks and the overarching policy objectives of states.

While not ignoring its weakness, the thesis presents – to borrow Sikkink’s phrase – ‘evidence for hope’ in terms of international law’s capacity to play a meaningful role in addressing trafficking among refugees and asylum seekers. <br><br><i>Thesis embargoed until 31 July 2027</i>.