Resumen de Security and border walls/fences in contemporary International Law

Ana Salinas de Frías

• The fortification of state borders with walls and the but use of law-making power and the adjudicating power of domestic courts to prevent the movement of persons —in particular those in need of protection and mainly on grounds of national security — are increasingly common in contemporary international society. This new trend is sending a troubling message to the international community about what is permitted with regard to third countries and which human rights are protected and to what extent, if at all. For states, border wallsreinforce a unilateral view of international relations and international law. For people, they presage a dramatic decline in human rights protection standards. In all cases, thistrend ignores the values of international law.