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.
Abstract
Discusses how discretionary power needs to be understood as the product of power relations, and not just as individual judgement.
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