European Ombudsman

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."

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

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."

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."

ILPA (Immigration Law Practitioner's Association): Submission to the public consultation by the European Ombudsman on Frontex and Fundamental Rights

Caritas Europa: Letter to the EU Ombudsman regarding Frontex's Fundamental Rights Strategy

"Comments in relation to your public inquiry into the implementation by Frontex of its fundamental rights obligation" by A.Fotiadis

Human Rights Watch: Letter to the European Ombudsman regarding the implementation by Frontex of its fundamental rights obligations

Jesuit Refugee Service Europa: Letter to the EU Ombudsman regarding Frontex's Fundamental Rights Strategy

"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:"

"Enhancing Frontex's role and improving the consideration for fundamental rights", section 2 of MA's dissertation, by P.G. Van Wolleghem

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.

Own-initiative inquiry OI/5/2012/BEH-MHZ concerning implementation by Frontex of its fundamental rights obligations

2012: the Ombudsman requests Frontex inform them on its position on the following matters: Fundamental Rights Strategy; codes of conduct; Fundamental Rights Officer; European Border Guard teams/the co-ordinating officer; termination of joint operations and pilot projects.