South-South Migrations and the Law from Below: Case Studies on China and Nigeria

This book explores the narratives and experiences of people in the Global South as they encounter the impact of international law in their lives, focusing on approaches to international migrations and the law. It showcases how informal justice systems are upheld and offers an innovative analysis drawing on intersectionality and TWAIL to reveal the experience of the Third World in relation to the law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Winner of the Hart–SLSA Book Prize 2024, this captivating book delves into the intricate narratives and personal experiences of individuals residing in the Global South as they grapple with the profound impact of international law on their lives. With a focused examination of approaches to international migrations and the law, as states in the Global South navigate the complex challenges posed by migration, the book sheds light on the existence and significance of informal justice systems. Through a case study approach, drawn from the firsthand accounts of undocumented and displaced migrants in China and Nigeria, the book showcases how these informal systems not only persist but are actively upheld. By employing an innovative analysis that blends intersectionality and a Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL), the book departs from the traditional dichotomy between international and regional or domestic law, unveiling the unique experiences of the Third World in relation to the legal landscape. This captivating study will captivate scholars and researchers in the fields of international law, human rights, immigration, and development studies alike, offering a profound understanding of the multifaceted dynamics at play in the Global South.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509958184