Greece: New Strasbourg Interim Measures to Halt “Protective Custody” of Unaccompanied Children*
On 4 November 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) granted interim measures under Rule 39 of the Rules of the Court, ordering Greece to release two unaccompanied children from detention (“protective custody”) and to transfer them to suitable accommodation....
Greece: New Restrictions on Rights and Procedural Guarantees in International Protection Bill*
The International Protection Bill presented by the Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection brings about several restrictions on individual rights and procedural guarantees in the Greek asylum system. The bill tabled to Parliament on 21 October 2019 following a five-day...
Greece: Legislation Reform and Chaos on the Islands amid Expected Surge in Arrivals
The Greek authorities have introduced an announced overhaul of the country’s asylum legislation and appeals to NATO as well as the EU over the expected increase of arrivals from northeastern Syria. Fire and violence caused havoc in Samos camp. Greek authorities are...