Cathryn Costello

Cathryn Costello is Andrew W Mellon Associate Professor in International Human Rights and Refugee Law, Refugee Studies Centre, Oxford University.

EU Referendum: What have you done, England and Wales?

Brexiteers offered Britain an alternative that is a mirage – full access to the EU market without free movement of persons. The country has voted for something it will be impossible to deliver.

By Cathryn Costello

/ 24 Jun 2016

Welcome to the European Union: notes from Lesbos

The Greek island of Lesbos is struggling with overwhelming numbers of refugees arriving daily on its shores. What can be done to solve this humanitarian crisis?

By Cathryn Costello

/ 9 Sep 2015

Welcome to the European Union: notes from Lesbos

The Greek island of Lesbos is struggling with overwhelming numbers of refugees arriving daily on its shores. What can be done to solve this humanitarian crisis?

By Cathryn Costello

/ 9 Sep 2015

'Tragedy' and responsibility in the Mediterranean

The European Council says that the situation in the Mediterranean is a tragedy. Its statement may display some sympathy, but an acknowledgement of responsibility is nowhere to be seen.

By Mariagiulia Giuffré and Cathryn Costello

/ 27 Apr 2015

'Tragedy' and responsibility in the Mediterranean

The European Council says that the situation in the Mediterranean is a tragedy. Its statement may display some sympathy, but an acknowledgement of responsibility is nowhere to be seen.

By Mariagiulia Giuffré and Cathryn Costello

/ 27 Apr 2015