September 10, 2025LawsOpen Access

From Solidarity to Exclusion: The ‘Safe Country’ Concept in UK Asylum Law and the Irony of Borders

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This article demonstrates the shift from solidarity to exclusion in UK asylum law, highlighting implications for human rights standards.

The UK Government transformed the 'safe country' concept into a tool for exclusion, diverging from international law.
Analysis reveals the diminished connection between asylum seekers and 'safe countries', risking their legal protections.
Using content analysis, the article investigates changes in UK legislation regarding asylum claims and its effects.
The UK Parliament and Supreme Court's conflict highlights the irony of a bordered solution amidst policy exclusion.

Rossella Pulvirenti (2025) studied this question.

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