Publication date: 18 November 2022
This discussion paper stands against the immigration detention of minors, even used as a measure of last resort, and calls for implementing meaningful alternatives to detention during return procedures. It also recommends mandating the collection of data on this matter.
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Main theme: Vulnerable groups
Publication Type: Opinion
Keywords: alternatives to detention, child detention, return directive
Publication date: 01 June 2017
This report aims to support practitioners in implementing relevant polices in line with applicable law by outlining available safeguards against unlawful and arbitrary detention and highlighting promising practices.
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Main theme: Vulnerable groups
Keywords: alternative to detention, child detention
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As of 11 August, irregularly staying families with minor children can be detained with a view to removal in family housing on the grounds of the closed detention centre 127bis.
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Main theme: Irregular Migration
Keywords: detention, child detention
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In its ruling n° 166/2013 taken today 19 December 2013, the Constitutional Court rejected the appeal introduced with regard to the detention of families with children.