Campbell, John (2013) 'Language analysis in the United Kingdom's refugee status determination system: seeing through policy claims about ‘expert knowledge’.' Ethnic and Racial Studies, 36 (4). pp. 670-690.
Abstract
This paper examines claims made about the role of 'expert knowledge' in analysing the language of individuals seeking asylum in the UK. I treat policy as a type of power and seek to understand how this policy uses the language of science to further the British governments stated interest to provide 'secure borders' and a 'safe heaven' for refugees. I look at how the Home Office defines, shapes and implements the policy and at how the policy has influenced judicial decisions. In short, I unmask UKBA's claim that it relies upon expert, scientific knowledge to assess asylum claims.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| SOAS Departments & Centres: | Legacy Departments > Faculty of Arts and Humanities > Department of Anthropology and Sociology |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GN Anthropology K Law > KD United Kingdom and Ireland |
| ISSN: | 01419870 |
| DOI (Digital Object Identifier): | https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2011.634506 |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Mar 2012 13:54 |
| URI: | https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/id/eprint/13504 |
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