EU passes law allowing offshore deportation centres
The European Parliament has passed the 'Return Regulation' law, which allows EU member states to establish offshore deportation centers in non-EU countries. The policy aims to manage irregular migration by detaining individuals who have been denied asylum.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in European migration policy, raising complex questions about human rights, international law, and the treatment of asylum seekers.
On June 17, the European Parliament passed a new law which would allow countries in the European Union (EU) to set up offshore deportation centres or ‘return hubs’ in non-EU countries through formal alliances. The EU Parliament passed the law, amid scenes of high drama where lawmakers were seen chanting ‘Send them back’, with 418 members in favour, 218 against and 30 abstentions. It is considered as one of the toughest anti-migration policies from the bloc yet.
The report provides a factual summary of the legislative process and the contents of the law without taking a stance on the morality of the policy.
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