ECRI, ECRI Conclusions on the implementation of the recommendations in respect of MALTA subject to interim follow-up Adopted on 30 June 2016
Country
Malta
Title
Year
Type of publication
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Type of Institution
Council of Europe body
Institution
Main Thematic Focus
Racism & xenophobia Discrimination Ethnic profiling
Target Population
Muslims Migrants Ethnic minorities People with migrant background Refugees & asylum seekers
Key findings
As concerns asylum seekers, the Reception of Asylum Seekers Regulations now provide that they can only be detained after a detention order is issued by the Principal Immigration Officer following an assessment of the case. Detention can be ordered for
one or more reasons which are set out in an exhaustive list. The detention order must be in writing, in a language which the applicant is reasonably supposed to understand,
and sets out the reasons for detention as well as information on procedures to challenge it. Free legal assistance and representation are granted to asylum seekers
challenging the lawfulness of their detention.
ECRI welcomes the good progress made in respect of asylum seekers and is pleased that its recommendation has been implemented concerning this group. However, the situation does not appear to have changed significantly as concerns other migrants.
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
The working methods for the preparation of the reports involve documentary analyses, a visit to the country concerned, and then a confidential dialogue with the national authorities.
Sample details and representativeness
ECRI’s reports are analyses based on a great deal of information gathered from a wide variety of sources.