This paper discusses how Norway is in a position where it needs to balance its interests in immigration control with its obligations under international human rights law to protect the rights and liberties of asylum-seeking children. This document emphasizes the importance of protecting vulnerable children. In general this paper analyzes the ways that Norway acknowledges and protects the vulnerability of asylum seeking children. It also discusses the jurisprudence in place in relationship to vulnerable asylum-seeking children.
The paper notes how 30,000 people applied for asylum in Norway in 2015. It states how detention is not prohibited under international law, but emphasizes that detention should be used as a last resort. However, as the number of immigrants increase, the number of detentions increase, as well. The article notes Christian Boswell who posits the paradox of Western liberal democracies, assuring the value of democracy while maintaining the security of its citizens.
