Book Publication for The Way Out: Justice in the Queer Search for Refuge

Dr Samuel Ritholtz (Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Politics at All Souls College) has co-authored a new book entitled The Way Out: Justice in the Queer Search for Refuge (University of California Press, 2026). 

The Way Out examines the complexities of queer and trans displacement around the world. Centring personal narratives of LGBTIQ refugees, the book exposes the shortcomings of an international protection regime that is unable to address the harms that drive displacement. 

Samuel worked with Dr Rebecca Buxton, Lecturer in Social and Political Philosophy at the University of Bristol. Together, their analysis of the stakes of queer and trans inclusion in accounts of displacement justice offers a vibrant example of theory brought to life.

All Souls College will be holding a book launch event on Thursday 12 February, 5-6pm at The Old Library, as part of the Refugee Studies Centre Public Seminar Series.