Geneva
Type: Immigration detention centre (Administrative)
Custodial Authority: Republique et Canton de Genève
Management: Chef de service, service de l'application des peines et mesures, Departement des Institutions, Republique et Canton de Genève (Governmental)
Detains: Adult men, Asylum seekers (administrative)
| Capacity | Deaths at facility | Conditions complaints? |
|---|---|---|
20 |
Yes8 April 2023 |
YES2023 |
The Etablissement de Favra is an administrative detention facility in Geneva, Switzerland, that is used to hold migrants awaiting deportation. The facility has been harshly criticised for its inadequate conditions of detention, which courts have found do not meet minimum standards under the European Convention on Human Rights.
