A relational approach to discretionary power. How different configurations of power in Belgian immigration detention centres shaped different discretionary decisions

Key Points

• Discretionary power is influenced significantly by power relations rather than solely individual judgement.
• The study emphasizes how different configurations of power lead to varied discretionary decisions in detention settings.
• Understanding these dynamics can illuminate broader implications for policy and practice in immigration processes.
• The findings suggest a need for reconsideration of how discretionary power is conceptualized and applied in such contexts.