Forced Mobility of EU Citizens: Transnational Criminal Justice Instruments and the Management of 'Unwanted' EU Nationals

The book "Forced Mobility of EU Citizens: An Empirical Evaluation of Transnational Criminal Justice Instruments" critically examines the practices of using transnational criminal justice instruments within the European Union, such as the European Arrest Warrant, prisoner transfer procedures, and criminal law-related deportations. It highlights the voices and experiences of people transferred across internal borders and explores the scope and value of EU citizenship rights in light of cooperation between judicial authorities and criminal justice systems. The book brings together academics and studies from different parts of Europe and exposes processes that have been hidden, showing the links between sending and receiving countries and elaborating on the harms caused by these instruments. It will be of great interest to scholars and students in EU law, criminal law, transnational criminal justice, migration/immigration, and citizenship.

Format: Hardback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Forced Mobility of EU Citizens: An Empirical Evaluation of Transnational Criminal Justice Instruments within the European Union

This book offers a critical evaluation of existing practices regarding the use of transnational criminal justice instruments within the European Union (EU). These instruments encompass a range of measures, including the European Arrest Warrant (EAW), prisoner transfer procedures, and criminal law-related deportations.

At the heart of this exploration lies the voices and experiences of individuals who have been transferred across the internal borders of the EU. The book delves into the scope and value of EU citizenship rights in the context of cooperation not only between judicial authorities of EU Member States but also criminal justice systems in general, including penitentiary institutions.

What sets this book apart is its novel approach to a topic that has hitherto received limited research attention. Moreover, it brings together scholars and studies from diverse parts of Europe, spanning from the west (i.e., the expelling countries) to the east (the receiving countries, with a special focus on two of the jurisdictions most affected by these processes: Poland and Romania). This cross-regional perspective exposes processes that have hitherto remained hidden, highlights the connections between sending and receiving countries, and elaborates on the harms caused by these instruments and the very concept of 'justice behind them.'

Furthermore, this book introduces a new dimension to deportation studies by linking them to the institution of the European Arrest Warrant and EU law transfers targeting prisoners and sentenced individuals. By employing a combination of legal, criminological, and sociological perspectives, this book appeals to scholars and students with a keen interest in EU law, criminal law, transnational criminal justice, migration/immigration, and citizenship.

The Open Access version of this book, accessible at [link], ensures widespread accessibility and engagement with its valuable insights.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032184531