Resentment towards migrants escalates as English Channel crossings continue

The UK implements stricter measures to head off asylum seekers reaching Britain’s shores, as risky Channel crossings rise, raising questions as to legality under international standards.

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Realising the essence of the right to seek asylum while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Securing public health and protecting refugees should not be treated as mutually exclusive interests and the adoption of necessary, stringent measures by governments to protect the former must not impair the long-recognised right to seek asylum.

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Europe’s “new” pact on migration and asylum

The European Commission presented its proposal for the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, supposedly meant to increase responsibility and solidarity between member states, and create a more predictable and reliable migration management system.

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