UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries has submitted its observations on the Proposal for amendments to the Danish Aliens Act (Amendment of the deportation rules and introduction of the rules on deportation of foreigners covered by EU rules).
The amendments seek to further tighten the deportation rules concerning foreigners who have committed a crime – regardless of their length of stay in Denmark. A concrete assessment will still be undertaken to assess whether deportation in the individual case will conflict with Denmark’s international obligations.
UNHCR strongly urges Denmark to give special consideration to refugees, asylum-seekers and other beneficiaries of subsidiary protection under the Danish Aliens Act, with clearly distinct protection needs under international law in contrast to other foreigners on Denmark’s territory. Any decision to deport or expel this group of individuals when they have committed crimes should be made in full compliance with Denmark’s international obligations.
UNHCR’s observations are available here.
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