Routledge Crimes of Mobility - Criminal Law and Immigration

Explore the complex relationship between criminal law and immigration enforcement in this award-winning academic text. Winner of the 2014 British Society of Criminology Book Prize, Crimes of Mobility provides a deep look into how immigration controls have been managed in Britain over the last twenty years. This book examines how the criminalization of immigration status acts as a method of exclusion and control for those who challenge state authority over territory and population. As the list of immigration offenses grows and enforcement becomes more systematic, understanding these legal shifts is essential for students and professionals. As the first in-depth analysis of these specific criminal offenses, this volume offers vital insights into the expansion of state powers to exclude and punish. It is a necessary resource for those studying criminal justice, borders, and citizenship within the Routledge Studies series.