"This preliminary assessment reveals a number of concerns and questions on substance and implementation relating inter alia to: - a possible quasi-systematic dismissal of applications for international protection submitted at the border with Serbia -
“This preliminary assessment reveals a number of concerns and questions on substance and implementation relating inter alia to:
– a possible quasi-systematic dismissal of applications for international protection submitted at the border with Serbia
– a possible lack of sufficient safeguards in the asylum procedure implemented at the border, including as regards the existence of effective remedies to challenge a decision on the admissibility of an asylum application
– the criminal sanctions introduced relating to the crossing of the border and a possible lack of adequate safeguards ensuring respect of the rights of defence and effective remedies in the criminal proceedings
– the closing of border crossing points
– the powers granted to the military forces in border management and questions as to the existence of adequate safeguards and remedies
– a possible general lack of specific procedures or safeguards for children”
See the full text: Letter to Hungary: and detailed Annex: Comments and preliminary concerns on recent legislative changes related to the migration crisis (pdf)