On the systemic violence of return policies: Studying forced returns as enforcement events
Published online on April 24, 2026
Abstract
Punishment & Society, Ahead of Print.
This article examines the execution of forced removals in Italy. Drawing on the analysis of original sources, it explores which factors affect the use of force during return operations and how that use is rationalized. Offering a unique empirical ...
This article examines the execution of forced removals in Italy. Drawing on the analysis of original sources, it explores which factors affect the use of force during return operations and how that use is rationalized. Offering a unique empirical ...