Human rights organisations and legal bodies have repeatedly called on the UK Home office to release immigration detainees. While some 300 individuals were released from removal centres by the end of March, a legal filing seeking the release of all immigration detainees was blocked by the High Court. When the crisis first began to escalate […]
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Switzerland: Covid-19 and Detention
Swiss authorities have temporarily closed some immigration detention facilities, and detainees who have contracted the virus have been placed in isolation in prisons. In the early stages of the virus’ spread within the country, three Covid-19 cases were detected within federal asylum centres (Chevrilles, Basel, and Bern). Transfers between such facilities were subsequently reduced, but […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Covid-19 and Detention
According to the UN, although the number of COVID-19 cases in Bosnia and Herzegovina is still considered manageable (under 500 as of 1 April) “the infection rate is rising fast and is expected to peak in the coming weeks. The authorities have taken measures to prevent the spread of the disease nationwide, such as curfews […]
Russian Federation: Covid-19 and Detention
Russia has taken some steps to limit immigration detainee populations. At the same time, it has taken draconian measures that have severely increased the vulnerability of thousands of migrant workers and other foreigners residing in the country. According to ADC Memorial, the government has prohibited the placement of new people in detention centres, and instead […]
Immigration Detention in Belgium: Covid-19 Puts the Brakes on an Expanding Detention System
Belgium has adopted increasingly hardening immigration and asylum policies, including an expansion of its detention system. But the Covid-19 crisis has spurred the country to temporarily reduce its immigration detention capacity by half, to some 300 beds, while the Immigration Office has temporarily halted the registration of new asylum seekers. In 2017, the government back-peddled on an earlier commitment to stop detaining children when it opened new “family units” inside detention centres. […]
Immigration Detention in the Netherlands: Prioritising Returns in Europe and the Caribbean
The Netherlands places increasing numbers of foreigners—including asylum seekers, families, and children—in detention. The country’s Caribbean territories—specifically, Aruba and Curaçao—have also ramped up their removal efforts in recent years as thousands of Venezuelans have sought refuge on the islands. […]
San Marino Immigration Detention Data Profile (2019)
San Marino Detention Data (2019) The latest detention-related data from San Marino, including immigration and detention-related statistics, domestic laws and policies, international law, and institutional indicators. View the San Marino Detention Data Profile Related Reading: San Marino: Country Page San Marino: Relevant International Law […]
Monaco Immigration Detention Data Profile (2019)
Monaco Detention Data (2019) The latest detention-related data from Monaco, including immigration and detention-related statistics, domestic laws and policies, international law, and institutional indicators. View the Monaco Detention Data Profile Related Reading: Monaco: Country Page Monaco: Relevant International Law […]
Liechtenstein Immigration Detention Data Profile (2019)
Liechtenstein Detention Data (2019) The latest detention-related data from Liechtenstein, including immigration and detention-related statistics, domestic laws and policies, international law, and institutional indicators. View the Liechtenstein Detention Data Profile Related Reading: Liechtenstein: Country Page Liechtenstein: Relevant International Law […]
Karreç Detention Centre for Foreigners (from report of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture 2018 visit to Albania)
B. Karreç Detention Centre for Foreigners; (Read full CPT report)31. For the first time, the delegation visited the country’s sole detention centre for foreigners inKarreç. The Centre is located in the vicinity of Durres and was opened in 2010. With an officialcapacity of 125 places, it comprised three detention units (Nos. 1 and 3 for […]
