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Detention and alternatives to detention in international protection and return procedures

24/08/2022

In the context of migration, detention is permitted and regulated by a strict European legislative framework. Recognising the severity of the measure against the right to liberty and in order to enhance the safeguards for vulnerable persons, Member States rely increasingly on alternatives to detention. Alternatives to detention are often considered to be less resource-intensive, less intrusive for the individual, and more effective at reducing pressure on national detention systems, but their implementation comes with a series of challenges.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
alternatives to detention

Beneficiaries of international protection travelling to the country of origin (EMN)

05/11/2019

This study aims to analyse the possible consequences on international protection status for individuals who travel to or contact the authorities in their country of origin.

Theme:
International Protection
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
end of protection status

Socio-economic profile and socio-economic careers of people granted international protection in Belgium

04/07/2019

EMN Belgium publishes a study on the socio-economic integration of people granted international protection in Belgium between 2001 and 2014. This report links administrative longitudinal data from the National Register and the Data Warehouse Labour Market and Social Protection.

Theme:
International Protection
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
socio-economic integration

The effectiveness of return in Belgium and other Member States (EMN)

08/08/2018

This EMN study aims at analysing the impact of EU rules on return policies and practices of Member States (including Belgium), and hence on the effectiveness of return decisions issued across the EU.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
return directive

Challenges and practices for establishing identity in the migration process (EMN)

15/01/2018

The Belgian Contact Point of the European Migration Network has published a report on challenges and practices for establishing identity in the migration process. The report served as the Belgian contribution to an EU Synthesis report on the topic, which compares national policies, legislation and practices on the subject in 25 EU Member States and Norway. 

Theme:
International Protection
Borders & Visa
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
identification

Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Programmes in Europe - what works? (EMN)

30/11/2016

This EMN study offers a comprehensive overview of policies and practices on the functioning of resettlement, humanitarian admission programmes and schemes, as well as private sponsorship programmes for refugees in the EU Member States and Norway 

 

Theme:
International Protection
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
resettlement
private sponsorship

The Return of Rejected Asylum Seekers in Belgium and in the EU: Challenges and Good Practices (EMN)

15/11/2016

This EMN Study examines the policies and practices in place in Belgium and in the EU to encourage the return of rejected asylum seekers, identifying the challenges and good practices associated with return.

Theme:
Asylum
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies

Guidelines for Monitoring and Evaluation of AVR(R) Programmes (EMN)

25/01/2016

The Guidelines – developed under the EMN Return Expert Group (REG) - propose a common methodology that Member States can follow to monitor and evaluate AVVR programmes.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
EMN Reports & Studies
Keywords:
monitoring
evaluation
AVRR
AVR

Dissemination of information on voluntary return in Belgium and in the EU: how to reach irregular migrants not in contact with the authorities (EMN)

Cover image EU synthesis on dissemination of information on voluntary return

17/09/2015

This EMN study analyses and compares the different approaches used by Member States to ensure irregular migrants are informed of options for return.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
EMN Reports & Studies
Keywords:
voluntary return

Policies, practices and data on unaccompanied minors (EMN)

EMN synthesis report on UAM (cover)

04/06/2015

This Report presents the main findings of the 2014 EMN Study "Policies, practices and data on unaccompanied minors (UAMs)". The study aims to update the findings of the 2008-2009 EMN study on UAMs.

Theme:
Reception
International Protection
Vulnerable groups
Data & Statistics
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
unaccompanied minors

Good practices in the return and reintegration of irregular migrants in Belgium and in the EU (EMN)

Screen shot study return and readmission

11/12/2014

This focused study presents an analysis of (Member) States’ use of entry bans and readmission agreements and also identify good practices in this field, including possible synergies in the implementation of return and reintegration measures.

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
entry ban
forced return
readmission agreement
return directive

The use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies in Belgium and in the EU (EMN)

Cover report EMN Study use of detention and alternatives to detention

03/11/2014

This focused study presents an analysis of (Member) States use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies and identifies similarities, differences and good practices in this field

Theme:
Irregular Migration
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
alternative to detention
detention

EMN Return Experts Group (REG) Directory

01/10/2014

The REG Directory “Connecting Return Experts across Europe” gives an overview of the programmes across Europe to support return and reintegration in third countries.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
EMN Reports & Studies
Keywords:
reintegration programmes
voluntary return

The use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies in Belgium (EMN)

Cover page of EMN study on (alternatives to) detention

02/07/2014

This focused study examines the use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies in Belgium.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
alternatives to detention
detention

Establishing Identity for International Protection - EU synthesis (EMN)

cover synthesis report

21/02/2013

This Synthesis Report summarises the main findings of the EMN Focussed Study on Establishing Identity for International Protection: Challenges and Practices undertaken by EMN National Contact Points from 25 (Member) States.

Theme:
International Protection
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
identification
identity

Establishing Identity for International Protection: Challenges and Practices in Belgium (EMN)

cover report

25/09/2012

In this national contribution to the EMN focussed study, the Belgian Contact Point describes the issue of establishing identity of applicants for international protection and for the return of rejected asylum applicants

Theme:
International Protection
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
identification
identity

EU and Non-EU harmonised protection statuses in Belgium (update)

cover report

20/10/2011

The Belgian EMN NCP updated a report on protection statuses and published the report. The publication was presented on the EMN-national seminar on 60 years Geneva convention on October 14, 2011 which took place at Residence Palace in Brussels.

Theme:
International Protection
Regularization
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
protection
status

EU and non-EU Harmonised Protection Statuses in Belgium (EMN)

Cover page study

01/12/2009

This study examines the protection statuses granted in Belgium, including those harmonized at European level and those set at the national level in the framework of asylum and immigration policies. It addresses the legal basis, procedures and rights attached to these statuses.

Theme:
International Protection
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
displaced person
protection need
qualification directive
refugee
residence permit
rights

Programmes and Strategies in Belgium Fostering Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration in Third Countries (EMN)

Cover page report

01/10/2009

How is assisted return defined? How is voluntary return implemented in Belgium and what is the target group? This study examines further the political and institutional context, the legal basis as well as programs and data available on the subject.

Theme:
Return & Readmission
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
REAB program
migration policy
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