Diaspora status and citizenship rights: A comparative-legal analysis of the quasi-citizenship schemes of China, India and Suriname
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Diaspora
Citizen Rights
Quasi-citizenship
China
India
Suriname
Citizen Rights
Quasi-citizenship
China
India
Suriname
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2017
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English
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978-94-6240-457-1
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Some countries with a large number of diaspora have introduced a new status for their diaspora and their descendants. These “quasi-citizenship” statuses grant a number of rights and benefits which would not otherwise be available to foreigners. How do these “quasi-citizenship” statuses relate to nationality, and can they function as suitable “alternatives”? This dissertation examined the quasi-citizenship schemes of China, India and Suriname, looking specifically at the “citizenship rights” granted. The comparative analysis shows that there are many similarities in terms of entry and residence rights, labour rights. Similar are also the exclusion from electoral rights and access to public offices.
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Luk, N.C. (2017). Diaspora status and citizenship rights: A comparative-legal analysis of the quasi-citizenship schemes of China, India and Suriname. Doctoral dissertation. Maastricht University. Oisterwijk, Wolf Legal Publishers.
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14473/697