"The European parliament voted for a proposal to increase returns of undocumented migrants to their home countries, signaling strain on the traditional coalition of centrist political forces driving EU lawmaking."
"Under the plans, people could be detained for up to two years if deemed a security risk or likely to abscond, with current law allowing a maximum of 18 months."
"The commissioner for human rights at the Council of Europe warned against creating human rights black holes at offshore return hubs, fearing monitoring challenges and prolonged detention."
The European Parliament voted to allow the detention of undocumented migrants for up to two years and to establish offshore return hubs. This proposal aims to enhance the forced return policy for individuals denied asylum or overstaying visas. Currently, only one in five under return orders are deported. The new law includes criminal sanctions for obstructing return decisions and broader powers for age checks. Critics warn of potential human rights violations at offshore centers, raising concerns about monitoring and prolonged detention.
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