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

ECRI, ECRI Conclusions on the implementation of the recommendations in respect of MALTA subject to interim follow-up Adopted on 30 June 2016

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Year

2016

Type of publication

Report

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Council of Europe body

Institution

ECRI | European Commission against Racism and Intolerance | Council of Europe

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.

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