The UK and 45 other European countries have signed a political declaration supporting tougher migration measures, including the use of third-country “return hubs” for unwanted asylum seekers.
The agreement, adopted by members of the Council of Europe in Chişinău, Moldova, states that governments have a sovereign right to control borders and deter irregular migration. It also supports wider cooperation with transit countries and offshore processing proposals.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the UK government was pursuing reform of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) alongside European partners, while rejecting calls to leave the convention entirely.
Key developments:
- The declaration references third-country asylum processing and return hubs.
- Ministers argue Articles 3 and 8 of the ECHR have limited deportations in some cases.
- Several EU states, including Austria, Denmark and Germany, are discussing similar migration measures.
- Human rights groups and legal academics warned against weakening protections against inhuman or degrading treatment.
ℹ️ The Guardian
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