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Ombudsman own-initiative inquiry into Frontex: Short Summary of the Special Report of the European Ombudsman in own-initiative inquiry OI/5/2012/BEH-MHZ concerning Frontex
"Frontex has rejected a recommendation made by the European Ombudsman following an investigation of its compliance with human rights standards and, in particular, with the requirements of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights. The Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, is sending this special report to the European Parliament seeking its support on the matter." Read More
Trans Europe Expert (doc. in French): Réponse à la consultation pour l’enquête d’initiative lancée sur le respect par l’Agence Frontext de ses obligations relatives aux droits fondamentaux – OI/5/2012/BEH-MHZ
29.9.12: Trans Europe Expert (doc. in French): Réponse à la consultation pour l’enquête d’initiative lancée sur le respect par l’Agence Frontext de ses obligations relatives aux droits fondamentaux - OI/5/2012/BEH-MHZ Read More
Frontex Fundamental Rights Strategy: Statewatch and Migreurop’s joint submission to the Ombudsman of the European Union (available also in French)
"According to several NGO reports, fundamental rights may have been violated during some Frontex activities and the adoption of a fundamental rights strategy is therefore essential. Some rights were reported to be in particular danger of being breached: protection against non‐refoulement; the right to claim asylum; protection against inhuman and degrading treatment; the right to leave one’s country; protection against collective expulsions; protection of personal data; and protection from discrimination." Read More
Meijers Committee: Public consultation on Frontex and fundamental rights
"In response to your invitation to submit comments for your ongoing inquiry into the EU Borders Agency Frontex, the Meijers Committee wishes to make the following remarks." Read More
ILPA (Immigration Law Practitioner’s Association): Submission to the public consultation by the European Ombudsman on Frontex and Fundamental Rights
26.9.12: ILPA (Immigration Law Practitioner's Association): Submission to the public consultation by the European Ombudsman on Frontex and Fundamental Rights Read More
Caritas Europa: Letter to the EU Ombudsman regarding Frontex’s Fundamental Rights Strategy
18.9.12: Caritas Europa: Letter to the EU Ombudsman regarding Frontex's Fundamental Rights Strategy Read More
“Comments in relation to your public inquiry into the implementation by Frontex of its fundamental rights obligation” by A.Fotiadis
17.8.12: "Comments in relation to your public inquiry into the implementation by Frontex of its fundamental rights obligation" by A.Fotiadis Read More
“Important opinion on Frontex and human rights”, by G.Habib
"Frontex became deeply involved in the violation of human rights of intercepted illegal immigrants at the Greek-Turkish land border. Below is the reason why all this happened:" Read More
“Enhancing Frontex’s role and improving the consideration for fundamental rights”, section 2 of MA’s dissertation, by P.G. Van Wolleghem
20.7.12: "Enhancing Frontex's role and improving the consideration for fundamental rights", section 2 of MA's dissertation, by P.G. Van Wolleghem Contribution to EU Ombudsman enquiry. Read More
European Ombudsman invites observations from interested parties concerning his own-initiative inquiry into the implementation by Frontex of its fundamental rights obligations.
On 19/07/2012 European Ombudsman invites observations from interested parties concerning his own-initiative inquiry into the implementation by Frontex of its fundamental rights obligations. Read More