In European Parliament, LIBE Committee ask for "a right of access in detention center" for NGOs

Extract of Committe LIBE report on reception conditions for asylum seekers end refugees-27/01/2009

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Assistance provided by NGOs

29. Calls on the Member States to ensure that asylum seekers and irregular migrants have access to aid - from actors independent of the national authorities - in defending their rights, including during detention; calls on the Member States to guarantee civil society a legal right of access to places of detention for foreign nationals without any legal or administrative obstacles;

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