Claire Schaepelynck: International human rights standards are harmonized at the European Union Level and then implemented in Member States. Nevertheless, those standards are not necessarily respected and France should review its position and its legislation regarding the treatment of children asylum seekers.
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Criticism has been directed against British Immigration Minister Woolas’ contesting the Geneva Convention - cornerstone of humanitarian law setting standards on the treatment of noncombatants and prisoners of war. ++ Woolas claims that most asylum seekers are driven by economic rather than humanitarian reasons, thus calling for a revision of the system. ++ In an era where humanitarian crises are
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