There is always the challenge of achieving a balance between observing human rights on the one hand, against the need to ensure adequate protection of the borders, and the need to enforce compliance with laws relating to immigration, on the other." (Doug Tennent et al., page 23).

Does modern immigration law achieve this balance? in your answer, specifically refer to the section 11 of the Immigration Act 2009 regarding 'Absolute Discretion' and the now amended Immigration Act 2015 of 'Absolute Discretion'

reference: (Doug Tennent et al., page 23)