The Mandate and practice of the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
Some reflections in the light of international law
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The paper explores the role of the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants in the promotion and protection of migrants, considering relevant and recent practice of the body
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