Italy's possition on Asylum-seekers?

Question

Italy's possition on Asylum-seekers?

Answer 1

Like other First World countries,  Italy, a member of the UN Refugee Convention, is feeling threatened by (illegal) mass migrations.  Like other First World countries, Italy is seeking a way to balance a humanitarian approach to a global problem with the need to maintain security within its borders and maintain control of its not limitless resources.  In the past, asylum seekers (admittedly primarily economic migrants) have been expelled from Italy, and there is still a move to build detention centers in Libya in order to stem to flow of illegal migrants to Italy's shores.

Answer 2

Italy:

Asylum-seekers and migrants have rights too

Italy is increasingly placing asylum-seekers in detention in violation of international refugee standards. In its latest report, Temporary Stay -- Permanent Rights, Amnesty International reveals a range of human rights abuses to which foreign nationals are subjected while detained in 'temporary stay and assistance centres', and expresses concern that similar problems will be perpetuated in the 'identification centres'.

"Detention is an extreme sanction for people who have committed no criminal offence. Asylum-seekers should only be detained in exceptional circumstances, in line with international refugee standards," said Nicola Duckworth, Europe Director at Amnesty International. "Likewise, the detention of migrants who have entered or are present in the country without authorisation should be resorted to only on grounds prescribed by law, in accordance with international human rights principles."

Each year Italy expels or refuses entry to thousands of foreign nationals, some of them asylum-seekers, on grounds of illegal entry, attempted illegal entry or illegal residence. While awaiting expulsion, many of these people are detained in 'temporary stay and assistance centres', sometimes for up to 60 days.

Two months ago legislation came into force allowing the majority of asylum-seekers to be detained as a matter of course in ‘identification centres' while their asylum applications are examined via an accelerated process.

The report details allegations that people in temporary holding centres have been subjected to physical assault by law enforcement officers and supervisory staff and to excessive and abusive administration of sedative and tranquillizing drugs. Many experience difficulties in gaining access to the expert advice necessary to challenge the legality of their detention and of expulsion orders. Tension in the centres is high, with frequent protests, including escape attempts, and high levels of self-harm. The centres are often overcrowded, with unsuitable infrastructures, unhygienic living conditions and unsatisfactory medical care.

States have a sovereign right to control the entry, residence and expulsion of foreigners on their territory. That right must, however, be exercised in accordance with international refugee and human rights law and standards.The exercise of state sovereignty cannot be at the expense of the fundamental human rights of asylum-seekers or migrants, whatever their legal status

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