Contribution to “Theory and Practice of UK Immigration Law”

Current status: Seeking Co-authors

Book title: The Theory and Practice of UK Immigration Law

As part of my work around immigration, I am contributing chapters to this book which is being authored by Dr Olayinka Lewis (Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Essex). My contribution will be around:

• Role of politics and media in UK immigration
• Studying in the UK
• Working in the UK
• Visiting the UK – which will also cover our joint project on Birth Tourism

Dr Olayinka Lewis (Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Essex) is delighted to invite academics and practitioners to submit an abstract for consideration in an upcoming book titled, “The Theory and Practice of UK Immigration Law”. A contract has been secured with Routledge to publish the book. The book aims to provide theoretical and practical perspectives on UK immigration law. Contributions are sought on topics that offer fresh perspectives and critical insights into UK immigration law.

Submissions that critically examine the topics of interest are encouraged.
The topics of interest include but are not limited to:

1. Conceptualising (Im)migration: Critical discussion on theories of migration and concepts that underpin UK immigration law and policy. Examines the link between immigration and sovereignty and explores various analytical frameworks such as critical race theory.
2. British Nationality and ‘Belongingness’: Addresses the question of belongingness in the UK and how UK legislation has defined its own nationals. Critically explores issues resulting from and theories around belongingness, immigrant integration and immigration’s effects on receiving communities. Also explores various analytical frameworks such as critical race theory.
3. EEA Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens: Analysing issues pertaining to EEA nationals in a post-Brexit Britain. Explores the ‘pull’ factors for Commonwealth citizens. Examines factors to avoid future ‘Windrush-style’ crisis.
4. Employment Law and Immigration: Investigates sponsorship of non-British nationals for the purpose of working within the UK workforce and the role of organisations that sponsor non-British workers. Explores theories such as labour market segmentation theory, world systems theory and other relevant theories relevant to employment and UK immigration.
5. Seeking Protection: Critically examines various international, regional, and national legislations that address qualification and grant of protection in the UK. Explores the UK’s obligations under international law and arguments for and against seeking protection in the UK. Examines ‘eco-refugees’ – those seeking protection because of climate change and the impact of climate change on seeking international protection.
6. Immigration Enforcement: Exploring the diverse models of enforcement within the UK immigration system and the role of stakeholders. Explores enforcement as a concept and situates it within the UK immigration system. Examines the impact of Brexit and Covid-19 on immigration enforcement.
7. Challenging Immigration Decisions: Examines challenging immigration decisions through appeals, administrative reviews, bail applications and judicial review. Explores the procedures for challenging decisions and current developments.

Original research, theoretical discussions, case studies and policy analyses that highlight the complexities of the UK immigration system are welcome.

Each chapter will be at least 10,000 words long and no more than 15,000 words (including OSCOLA references).

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts of no more than 350 words
• Brief author biography of no more than 200 words
• Submissions should be sent to o.lewis@essex.ac.uk by 31 October 2023
• Alternatively, please complete the following form https://bit.ly/3PxQoeT
• Selected contributors will be notified by 15 November 2023
• Final chapters will be due no later than 30 June 2024

Notable Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: 31 October 2023
• Notification of acceptance: 15 November 2023
• Chapter authorship contract sent out and signed with publisher no later than 31 January 2024
• Full chapter submission deadline: 30 June 2024
• Anticipated book publication in Q4 of 2024