Routledge - Fleeing Homophobia: Sexual Orientation and Asylum

Fleeing Homophobia: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Asylum provides a detailed look at the legal landscape for LGBTI asylum seekers within European Union Member States. As thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex individuals apply for protection each year, understanding the specific legal hurdles they face becomes necessary for legal professionals and scholars. This Routledge publication develops an encompassing approach to the topic by identifying and analyzing the primary legal issues in the asylum process. It examines how certain European states may underestimate the impact of criminalization of sexual orientation in countries of origin. Furthermore, the text addresses the large scale violence faced by trans people and how these realities intersect with current asylum law. Designed for those studying medical, legal, and social sciences, this book offers a necessary analysis of how gender identity and sexual orientation influence the asylum process in Europe. It serves as a resource for understanding the complexities of international protection and the legal rights of vulnerable populations seeking safety.