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EU: European Ombudsman calls on Frontex to deal with complaints about fundamental rights infringements

15 November 2013

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"The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, has called on Frontex to establish a mechanism for dealing with complaints about fundamental right infringements arising from its work. Frontex co-ordinates the co-operation between EU Member States in the field of border security and illegal immigration. The Ombudsman conducted an investigation, including a public consultation, about how Frontex complies with human rights standards. Frontex complied with most of the Ombudsman's recommendations, but refused to set up a complaints mechanism. Accordingly, the Ombudsman submitted a Special Report on this issue to the European Parliament."

See the full text: European Ombudsman calls on Frontex to deal with complaints about fundamental rights infringements (press release, pdf) Press release in French (pdf)

And see: Decision of the European Ombudsman closing her own-initiative inquiry against Frontex (pdf)

And: Special Report from the European Ombudsman following his Draft Recommendation to Frontex in her own-initiative inquiry (pdf)

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