The history and status of the right not to be displaced

The many existing fragments of law relating to arbitrary displacement have a common thread running through them, revealing a human right not to be displaced. The existence of such a right might seem obvious but it has not yet been recognised in any international legal instrument.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Morel, M, Stavropoulou, M, Durieux, J
Format: Journal article
Published: Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford 2012
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Summary:The many existing fragments of law relating to arbitrary displacement have a common thread running through them, revealing a human right not to be displaced. The existence of such a right might seem obvious but it has not yet been recognised in any international legal instrument.