EU set to vote on migrant 'return hubs'

"The proposed reform would pave the way for the establishment of migrant centers beyond the bloc's borders to house migrants whose asylum applications are rejected. Those who refuse to be relocated to the return hubs would face harsh penalties including detention and entry bans."

"They will be located outside of EU territory, where policymakers cannot guarantee that people's rights will be upheld, said International Rescue Committee's Marta Welander."

"Similar schemes have already faced legal problems. The UK's plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda was eventually scrapped after numerous hurdles in the courts."

European lawmakers are set to vote on a proposal to establish return hubs outside the EU for deporting illegal migrants. The reform aims to create centers for migrants whose asylum applications are rejected. Those refusing relocation would face penalties, including detention. A small group of EU countries supports the proposal, while others express concerns about its effectiveness and potential human rights violations. Previous similar schemes have encountered legal challenges, raising questions about the viability of the return hubs initiative.

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