The Authors of this study are Dr. James Lutaaya and Ms. Tina Puryear.
 
Dr. James Lutaaya is an Immigration consultant and human rights researcher/ activist who has worked with and advocated for refugee's rights since 1999.  He began his career as a researcher on refugee law and pursued this end in his LLB and LLM research projects.  He hosted a Human Rights Talk Show in Uganda before embarking on his Masters in Immigration Law.  He also received his Doctorate in International Human Rights and has vast experience in International Law.  He has worked with several immigration law firms and the Refugee Council in the UK as well as the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.  Dr. James is also a guest lecturer on International & domestic human & group rights; and HIV/ Aids.  He is also a publisher of academic works and columnist.

 
Puryear is currently a freelance writer and researcher who has worked with refugees and migrant communities since 1991. She began her career managing integration projects within the refugee community. Ms. Puryear has a Masters degree in Social Anthropology. This combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge of refugee issues and legislation informs Ms. Puryear’s work. She has written numerous reports and briefings regarding immigration legislation in the UK and international human rights law. She is also a professional trainer who has delivered seminars regarding culture, refugees and human rights.