The Principle of<i>Non-Refoulement</i>And the De-Territorialization of Border Control at Sea
Seline Trevisanut
Abstract Destination states of irregular migration aim to prevent arrivals by controlling their borders outside territory, specifically on the high seas. This practice may best be described as de-territorialization border control at sea. The impacts applicable legal framework, in particular safeguards which individuals submitted activities are entitled. article posits that principle non-refoulement is a fundamental yardstick for and applies wherever competent state authorities perform measures. argument develops four steps. After outlining content , this defines maritime elucidates functional nature. It then outlines how sea translates into ‘principle non-rejection frontier’. finally highlights principle's practical consequences context de-territorialized control.
Leiden Journal of International Law